3 takeaways from Real Madrid’s 4-0 win against Shakhtar Donetsk

Real Madrid - Shakhtar Donetsk 4-0 Real Madrid strolled past Shakhtar Donetsk in their first Champions League match of the season. Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick, while Karim Benzema capitalized on a rare Andriy Pyatov mistake to add gloss to a routine win. Los Blancos have now scored fifteen goals in their last three matches and have conceded none. Cristiano Ronaldo once again led the team and continues to silence any remaining doubters. The victory, however, may have left coach Rafa Benítez with a bittersweet feeling, as Gareth Bale,...

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Review: Espanyol vs Real Madrid

Espanyol vs Real Madrid 0-6 Three things we learned: 1. Ronaldo's still got it Some talk in the past few weeks of a slump had entered the Madrid sphere with fans and critics alike wondering if Ronaldo's numbers will take a dip this season. Credit it to his drive or a poor Espanyol defense, but the #7 quieted that talk today with a masterclass in finishing. Five goals on seven shots with an assist to boot, not a bad way to get on track. Basically, Ronaldo did this. 2. The offense is varied, and this is very encouraging This goal by Benzema...

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