Ronaldo exploded after many unsuccessful matches since the beginning of 2015. Photo: Reuters
Result: Real Madrid 9-1 Granada
Goals: Bale 25′, Ronaldo 30′, 36′, 38′, 54′, 89′, Benzema 52′, 56′, Mainz own goal 83′ – Ibanez 74′
Playing the first match after a 1-2 defeat to Barca, Real achieved a spectacular victory as if to affirm their will to race to the end in the La Liga arena.
Personally, Cristiano Ronaldo had an explosive day when he scored five goals.
Real Madrid 9-1 Granada
Besides home field advantage and determination to win, Real’s performance has unexpectedly improved partly thanks to the return of James Rodriguez after many months of recovery.
The audience at the Bernabeu on Sunday night did not have to wait too long to witness the opening goal.
Not only was Oier helpless in the first losing situation, but he also made a series of mistakes when facing Real’s attack afterward.
Ronaldo is regaining his best form.
Scoring four goals in the first half doesn’t seem to mean anything to Real.
Granada, the team ranked second from bottom, had to rely on a subjective moment from Real’s defense to get an honorable goal.
The remaining time is not long but it is enough for Real to score two more goals, bringing the number of goals in two matches against Granada this season to 13. One came from an own goal like Diego Mainz’s shot and the other came from a shot.
After the biggest victory since the beginning of the season, Real shortened the gap with leading team Barca to one point.
Real players got three points, a lot of goals and excitement after the match.
