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Key takeaways from Real Madrid’s 4-0 win against Deportivo Alavés

By Aakanksha Sharma

MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 24: Gareth Bale of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring his team's third goal with his teammates during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Deportivo Alaves at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on February 24, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)
MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 24: Gareth Bale of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring his team's third goal with his teammates during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Deportivo Alaves at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on February 24, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty Images) /
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MADRID, SPAIN – FEBRUARY 10: Gareth Bale (L), Cristiano Ronaldo (C) and Karim Benzema of Real Madrid celebrate afer scoring during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on February 10, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Helios de la Rubia/Real Madrid via Getty Images)
MADRID, SPAIN – FEBRUARY 10: Gareth Bale (L), Cristiano Ronaldo (C) and Karim Benzema of Real Madrid celebrate afer scoring during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on February 10, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Helios de la Rubia/Real Madrid via Getty Images) /

The BBC can still be a force to reckon with

Zidane tried a new formation with Bale in this match, playing him on the wing with Ronaldo and Benzema up front; and it largely worked. Bale had more defensive duties in midfield but used his pace well on the wing and provided a few good passes.

Benzema was stellar in his link-up play, assisting both Ronaldo and Bale for the first two Madrid goals. He should have had a goal of his own but was ruled offside in a contentious call. Ronaldo, as usual, was sharp in the final third.

Overall, the BBC played very well together. It was also the first time since April 2016 they all got on the scoresheet together. Yes, it had been that long.

Most people have written off the BBC as an attacking force, and the criticism has been well deserved in most cases. However, they showed that they may still be capable of reviving Madrid’s season.

A special mention for Lucas Vazquez, who is in the form of his life right now and is pushing Zidane for a starting berth. His productivity is second to none, and he can be an effective partner for the BBC.

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