Real Madrid close in on title after winning over Alaves

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Real Madrid could win La Liga on Monday after a routine 2-0 win over Alaves on Friday put them within touching distance of the title.

With suspended skipper Sergio Ramos sitting in the stands, Karim Benzema took over the armband and then penalty duties,

firing in from the spot before teeing up Marco Asensio to add a second at the Alfredo di Stefano Stadium.

After restoring their four-point advantage at the top of the table, the pressure is back on Barcelona.

If Barca cannot win away at Real Valladolid on Saturday, Madrid will clinch the title with two games to spare by beating Granada on Monday at Los Carmenes.

Yet even if Madrid has to wait, it seems inevitable they will hoist the trophy given they

also boast the superior head-to-head record against Barcelona with three games left.

Madrid can afford to draw two of those, even if Barcelona manages three victories out of three.

Real Madrid close in on title after winning over Alaves

“We still don’t know what will happen,” said Real coach Zinedine Zidane.

“La Liga is very hard and we have three finals still to go.”

“We have to stay focused,” added Raphael Varane.

After sacking their coach Asier Garitano last week following five consecutive defeats Alaves never looked likely to cause an upset.

Benzema scored the penalty for his 23rd goal of the season.


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