It was the experienced heads of Karim Benzema, Luka Modric and Toni Kroos that got Real Madrid back to winning ways against Alaves with a tried and tested formula in Vitoria-Gasteiz.
Benzema got two goals, Kroos two assists and Modric gave a masterful performance has Los Blancos spoiled Alaves' centenary celebrations.
The old guard ran the show, pulling the strings and steering the ship back on course.
Benzema consolidated his position as the club's top scorer and moved onto ten LaLiga Santander goals, two behind Sevilla's Youssef En-Nesyri. Gerard Moreno also has ten, while Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez are on 11 each.
The four goals scored at Mendizorrotza are a much-needed boost to Zinedine Zidane as his team had struggled offensively, scoring just two in the previous three games.
Modric and Kroos bossed the midfield, instigating all of Los Blancos' important attacks and ensuring their dominance of the match.
Next up for Real Madrid is the visit of Levante on Saturday.
Spartacus_Aye419
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Toni Kroos is a LEGEND, People don’t see his work rate because he isn’t Skilful like Neymar and doesn’t Dribble like Messi, but the truth is that he is the BEST midfielder in the Whole World 🌎
ishti
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Yes, they have never let Madrid down. The record is there to see for everyone. But when they don't score and assist just for two games in a row, don't write 10 articles about their 'downfall' and how they are 'past their prime' and how RM needs reshuffle etc etc.
Ali_LB
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What about casemiro? The most underrated player in real madrid