Real Madrid: Top 5 performances from the 4-1 win over Alaves

Zinedine Zidane and Real Madrid may have lost back-to-back cup matches to Athletic Club and Alcoyano, but they did not make it three in a row. Deportivo Alaves defeated Real in November, but Los Blancos exacted revenge with a 4-1 victory at the Mendizorroza on Saturday night.

Let’s take a look at the top five individual performances from the victory, featuring an important display from Eden Hazard.

CM Luka Modric

It seems that whenever Real Madrid have a good performance, Luka Modric plays a crucial role in the effort. Modric could’ve had three assists in this game, as he finally got his assist late in the match with a wonderful pass from his own half to Karim Benzema on the left-hand side of the pitch. Whether it was carrying the ball or delivering his signature outside-the-boot passes, Modric helped lead the way for Los Blancos.

According to WhoScored.com, Modric had two key passes and two dribbles completed on Matchday 20. But his defensive contributions were actually even more impressive. Modric won three tackles and three interceptions for Los Blancos. He’s always been a quality defensive presence in midfield, and he showed fans around the world why he is still the most well-rounded midfielder in the business.