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Real Madrid’s ‘BBC’ strikeforce put
them level on points with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid at the top of
the table with a first half demolition of bottom side Betis.
The
‘Bale, Benzema, Cristiano’ combination was too much for the former team
of new West Brom coach Pepe Mel and the home fans were singing his name
in a wretched first half for his replacement Juan Garrido whose team
were eventually beaten 5-0.
Ronaldo
put Madrid 1-0 up with a thunderous shot from the edge of the area.
Betis keeper Stephan Andersen could not be blamed for remaining rooted
to the spot as the ball flew past him.
Up and running: Cristiano Ronaldo capped a week
in which he was crowned World Footballer of the Year by scoring the
first of Real Madrid's five goals against Real Betis
Golazo: Ronaldo's early strike almost broke the
net and set Real on their way to a victory that pulls them level on
points with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, for 24 hours at least
Bullet: Gareth Bale curls home a magnificent free-kick to make it 2-0
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Three and easy: Karim Benzema settled the game as a contest shortly before half-time
Ramos was booked for flying into a challenge on Baptistao. The referee hadn't given it but with 50,000 Betis fans screaming for justice the linesman raised his flag.
It's four: Angel Di Maria celebrates making it 4-0 in the second half
Outstanding: Di Maria celebrates with Luka Modric, who enjoyed another excellent performance at Estadio Benito Villamarin
Five star: Alvaro Morata (top) came off the bench to wrap up a comprehensive win with a fifth goal
Great game: Luka Modric ran the show for Real Madrid as they overwhelmed rock bottom Betis
Cynical: Lolo Reyes hacks down Real Madrid defender Daniel Carvajal
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