Zidane finally had the breath of fresh air as his team return to winnings way in the league with a dominant display against Deportivo la corona at the Bernebeu which saw both Ronaldo and Bale rediscover their scoring form. The Spanish champions where in the danger of losing three consecutive league games at home coming into the tie but rediscover their spark of last season to crush lowly Deportivo 7-1 with Bale playing the Pivot role. Zidane during his post-match conference after Leganes game in the Copa de Rey was optimistic about the game being the catalyst that will change the fortunes of the Madrid club and will be delighted with character exhibited by his players today.
The Spanish went behind on the 23rd minute and was on course for the third league defeat at home after previous losses to Barcelona and Villarreal but they stepped up their game and were rewarded with Nacho equalizer. Bale put Madrid ahead before the interval and from then on it was one-way traffic which saw braces for Nacho, bale and Ronaldo with Modric scoring a goal. The Welshman also proved why he is the most effective this season with a dominant display today with Ronaldo and Karim Benzema struggling to rediscover their form. The Welsh man has been the main man this season though limited by injuries which have played a significant effect on Madrid’s performance this season.
Zidane will be hoping that the storm will be over for the club and that Bale will keep performing at the current level without injuries until the end of the season. Madrid can salvage something if that happens.
Ronaldo also scored twice as Real ran riot in the closing stages of the encounter with the Portuguese converting with a tap-in at the far post and later a fine header as he took a boot to the face that left him floored and needing treatment.The Highlight of the game was of the featuring of Ronaldo,Benzema and Bale for the first time since last season’s Clasico defeat at home to Barcelona in April.
The reunion will bring a return to 4-3-3 which be of great importance to the Spanish side ahead of their Knockout tie against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League next month with Zidane being optimistic about no injury casualty before then.