BBC all score as Real Madrid see off Alaves

Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo all found the net as Real Madrid continued their good run of form with a comprehensive 4-0 home win over Alaves.

It took Zinedine Zidane’s side until a minute before half time to make the breakthrough, with Ronaldo firing home after a clever backheel flick from Benzema. From then on, it was complete dominance from the Spanish and European champions.

Bale added a second just seconds into the second half, finishing off a move that involved both Ronaldo and Benzema. Ronaldo grabbed his second, and Real Madrid’s fourth soon after, meaning he has now scored 12 times in his last seven outings.

And Benzema applied the finishing touches in stoppage time, scoring from the spot. This result marked the first time that Real Madrid have won five games on the spin in all competition, with Zidane’s team finally finding their groove ahead what they hope will be a much-improved second half of the season.

He normally makes his goals above himself and nobody else, but Ronaldo pointed at Benzema when celebrating his opener. It was the French striker who created the opportunity with a clever backheel flick and Ronaldo wanted to highlight his contribution to the home crowd, who up until that point had been whistled. And when Ronaldo was presented with a chance to grab his hat-trick from the spot, he handed Benzema the penalty to grant him the goal his performance warranted. Ronaldo made a point over the importance of his teammate.

There were many standout performers for Real Madrid as they dismantled Alaves, but Lucas Vazquez was the main man for the hosts. Bale, Benzema and Ronaldo might have grabbed the goals, but they had their fellow attacker to thank for many of their scoring chances. Vazquez has hit a real vein of form in recent weeks, making him an important part of Zidane’s side.

Real Madrid - Navas 6, Nacho 6, Varane 5, Carvajal 6, Theo 8, Kovacic 6, Casemiro 6, Bale 8, Lucas 9, Benzema 8, Ronaldo 9. Subs - Llorente 6, Ceballos 6.

Alaves - Pacheco 7, Laguardia 5, Alexis 5, Ely 6, Duarte 5, Alfonso 5, Torres 6, Garcia 6, Perez 7, Guidetti 7, Sobrino 6. Subs - Gomez 5, Burgui 5, Medran 5.

25’ OFF THE POST! It just won't go in for Benzema! This time he stretches for a cross form Ronaldo, but from a few yards out he strikes the post. The flag was up for offside, but still a big miss.

27’ OVERHEAD KICK! That was very, very close to being a sensational goal. Theo crosses into Bale, who turns his back and sends an overhead kick towards goal, but it flashes just past the post.

44’ GOAL! Real Madrid 1-0 Alaves: Finally, the home side have the breakthrough! Benzema flicks a pass through to Ronaldo, with the Portuguese forward swivelling and smashing a finish into the back of the net. Great goal!

46’ GOAL! Real Madrid 2-0 Alaves: The BBC are back! It's Ronaldo to Benzema to Bale, with the Welsh winger finishing at the near post. Alaves were caught out in possession and Real Madrid made them pay for it.

55’ OFF THE TOP OF THE BAR! Close to a third goal for Real Madrid and a second for Bale. He curled one towards goal from 20 yards out, but his shot skims the top of the crossbar.

61’ GOAL! Real Madrid 3-0 Alaves: He has another one! Bale plays the ball out to Lucas, who lays it off to Ronaldo, who makes no mistake in sweeping home a first time finish with his right foot. Good goal from Real Madrid.

67’ OFF THE LINE! Theo comes so close to scoring his first goal as a Real Madrid player. He sliced through the Alaves defence and forced the shot past Pacheco, but it's hacked off the line.

89’ PENALTY KICK TO REAL MADRID! Bale is brought down inside the area and the referee points to the spot.

90’ GOAL! Real Madrid 4-0 Alaves: Despite being on a hat trick, Ronaldo hands the penalty kick to Benzema, who really needs a goal to boost his confidence. The Frenchman sweeps home the finish.

Real Madrid’s BBC (Bale, Benzema, Cristiano) each scored a goal in the same game for the first time since April 2018.

Real Madrid became the first Spanish team to score 100 goals in all competitions this season.