Real Madrid cruised to a 4-1 win at Alaves on the opening weekend of the 2021/22 La Liga season.
Los Blancos showed their ruthless streak after the break in the Basque Country as Carlo Ancelotti kicked off his second spell in the Spanish capital with a vital three points.
Neither side could make much headway before the break as Gareth Bale posed the biggest threat for the visitors from distance.
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That breakthrough proved key for Ancelotti’s side as Nacho Fernandez made it 2-0 shortly after from Luka Modric‘s cross.
Benzema added a third on the night, just after the hour mark, before Joselu netted a consolation from the penalty spot for the hosts.
With Ancelotti’s side in full control in the closing minutes substitute Vinicius Junior added a fourth goal in added time.
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