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– LaLiga leaders Real Madrid pulled away in the second half to beat strugglers Alaves 3-0 in a match to close out a drama-filled week for Carlo Ancelotti’s side.
– Madrid entered Saturday’s match on frayed nerves following their loss at Paris Saint-Germain in Champions League play earlier in the week.
– After a scoreless first half that brought out the boos and jeers at the Santiago Bernabeu, it was Marco Asensio’s beautiful goal in the 63rd minute to allow the team to breathe easier.
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– Vinicius Junior’s 80th minute goal and a Karim Benzema penalty in the final moments ensured the three points. It also strengthens Madrid’s lead atop the league to seven points ahead of Sevilla.
