Real Move Level On Points With LaLiga Leaders

Real Madrid joined Atletico Madrid near the top of the LaLiga standings following a hard-fought 2-0 make an impression on Granada at Estadio Alfredo di Stefano about Wednesday evening.

Los Blancos boss Zinedine Zidane chosen arguably his strongest XI tonight as his area went searching for another La Liga win. Ramos and Varane were only available in the center of defence with Carvajal and Mendy in the two full-back positions. Casemiro anchored the midfield alongside Kroos and Valverde whilst Vazquez and Rodrygo flanked talisman Benzema up leading for the hosts. Luke Modric missed out due to fitness concerns.

Granada must have been ahead found in the opening minute. An unhealthy move from Raphael Varane was seized after by Soldado who fed Puertas in on aim. The forward shot first time from 20 yards out but he skied his option.

A trademark Kroos strike from distance only whistled past Silva’s close to post immediately after. Marco Asensio substituted the injured Rodrygo iin the 38th minute.

Possibilities had been few in number in the face until Asensio flicked a cross with the exterior of his left ft . which smacked against the considerably post and Valverde and Kroos both had big efforts saved by Silva straight after, with Madrid starting to turn the screw.

The hosts were deservedly ahead in the 57th minute. Asensio crossed to the trunk post from the kept wing and the Brazilian midfielder rose above Vallejo to nod in from close spectrum.

Benzema grabbed the second found in the fourth minute of stoppage period when the French forwards cut interior from the proper wing, took on a defender and located a left-footed shot from just outside the penalty area in to the far bottom corner.