5 talking points from Real Madrid's 4-1 win over Leganes

Real Madrid CF v CD Leganes - La Liga
Real Madrid CF v CD Leganes - La Liga

Santiago De Bernabeu had an electrifying atmosphere as Real Madrid took over Leganes in their third fixture of 2018-19 LaLiga season. Gareth Bale scored the opening goal in some fashion as he struck a half-volley which stunned the fans present in the stadium.

Karim Benzema scored a brace while Sergio Ramos scored another goal from the penalty spot as Los Blancos gave a boost to their goal difference as they comfortably sit on top of the table having won all three of their opening games.

Julen Lopetegui's side is finally having a fine run after suffering a defeat from their local rivals Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup.

Let's take a look at 5 talking points from Real Madrid's 4-1 thrashing of Leganes:


#5 Courtois concedes on his Real Madrid debut

The World Cup 2018 golden glove winner, Thibaut Courtois finally made his debut for the Los Vikingos after moving from the Premier League club Chelsea for 35 Million Euros in August.

The Belgian shot-stopper had a decent game though Leganes' attackers were not able to produce much threat for the new Madrid goalkeeper.

Courtois made 2 saves in the match and claimed one ball from the air. However, he couldn't keep a clean sheet on his debut game as Casemiro gave away a penalty in the 23rd minute which was successfully converted by Carrillo.

#4 Bale continues his splendid form

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Bale scores another stunner

Real Madrid haven't made any major signings for attack following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus as Julen Lopetegui believes that Gareth Bale would be the perfect replacement for Ronaldo.

Being up to the expectations from the new Madrid boss, the Welshman have been in an anomalous form lately. Bale has scored 8 goals in his last 7 games. He'd be looking to score more goals this season as Real Madrid are into a new era without their highest ever goalscorer, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Bale has scored 3 goals and provided 1 assist in three LaLiga games this season. He looks to be in a good form and looks ready to become the main man for the Los Merengues.

#3 Karim Benzema nets another brace

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Benzema scores his 4th goal in two games.

Karim Benzema didn’t have a league season to remember in 2017-18 as he scored only 5 goals in 32 appearances. Zinedine Zidane was frequently questioned about Benzema’s place in the first team in last season. However, it looks like the Frenchman is ready to turn his form around and looks set to prove his worth of being a first choice striker of Real Madrid.

Benzema has scored 5 goals in 4 appearances this season out of which 4 goals came in La Liga. For the second match running, the Madrid number 9 has scored a brace and is the current top scorer of La Liga ahead of Gareth Bale who sits on the second spot having 3 goals and an assist to his name.

With Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale looking in their best of forms, it seems like Real Madrid have found ways to cope up with Ronaldo’s absence.

#2 Madrid fullbacks adding to their attack

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Marcelo Viera in action.

It's been a decade since Real Madrid's fullbacks have been known to play their parts in the build-up and attack. Marcelo and Dani Carvajal are two of the best full-backs in the world right now who are known for their defence as well as attacking skills.

Julen Lopetegui's system uses the fullbacks in the attacking build up as they also try to set one of the strikers free in the 18-yard box. Marcelo and Carvajal both had a brilliant game against Leganes as they had an exceptional work rate and they were seen supplying numerous crosses and creating a threat for Leganes.

#1 Madrid's got their 'Spot kicks debate' sorted

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Ramos scores his 3rd goal of the season.

Following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus earlier this summer, there was a question over who's going to take the penalty kicks for the Spanish giants from now?

While some suggested Karim Benzema, Isco or Gareth Bale but it seems like captain Sergio Ramos has taken the sword in his hands as he scored his 3rd goal of the season from the penalty spot in Real Madrid's 4-1 win over Leganes.

Being a defender, Sergio Ramos is amongst the current top 10 goal scorers in La Liga. It looks like Sergio Ramos is set to become the highest scoring defender in the history of football in the coming seasons.

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Edited by Jay M