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La Liga: Benzema & Asensio fire Real Madrid into an 8 point lead at the top of La Liga

La Liga: Benzema & Asensio fire Real Madrid into an 8 point lead at the top of La Liga

La Liga – Real Madrid Wins: Diego Simone’s side were the ones to start off on the stronger foot, keeping the likes of David Alaba and Thibaut Courtois on their toes with darting runs into the box. But it was the hosts who would break the deadlock first after Luka Modric intercepted a poor pass […]

La Liga – Real Madrid Wins: Diego Simone’s side were the ones to start off on the stronger foot, keeping the likes of David Alaba and Thibaut Courtois on their toes with darting runs into the box. But it was the hosts who would break the deadlock first after Luka Modric intercepted a poor pass from Koke.

La Liga: Benzema & Asensio fire Real Madrid into an 8 point lead at the top of La Liga

La Liga – Real Madrid Wins: Real Madrid then lunged forward on the counter only to see Karim Benzema’s volley blast past Jan Oblak. Things remained a nervy affair throughout the remainder of the half, seeing the game stand 1-0 at the break with everything still up for grabs. Follow Live Football updates at InsideSport.IN

Coming out into the half, Atlético brought on Thomas Lemar and João Félix in attempts to spark the attack and the Portuguese winger, in particular, troubled the hosts. But despite Atlético’s positive spell, the hosts would again hit on the counter with Marco Asensio’s curling effort rolling into the net for 2-0

The visitors had a few opportunities to turn the match on its head but chances from Luis Suárez and company couldn’t get past Courtois. With the result, leaders Real Madrid hold a 13-point gap over fourth-place Atleti.

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La Liga – Real Madrid Wins: Real Madrid under Carlo Ancelotti have been in brilliant form in all the competitions they have played in. They are on a 12-match unbeaten run with their last defeat coming on October 3rd against Espanyol. The Madrid derby this week will be a sight to watch since Barcelona are struggling with their problems. Atletico is in 4th position, therefore a win can reduce the gap to Real Madrid. Get all the match details and live streaming details to enjoy all the action from the Madrid derby. Follow InsideSport.IN for Live Football updates.

La Liga – Real Madrid Wins: Benzema & Asensio fire Real Madrid into an 8 point lead at the top
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