Football
Real Madrid sets new La Liga record with emphatic 5-0 victory over Alaves
Real Madrid continued their dominance in the Spanish La Liga by recording a 5-0 victory over Alaves on Tuesday night, a move that saw them set a new record.
Carlo Ancelotti’s team were clinical in front of goal with Vinicius Junior registering a brace, while Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde and Arda Guler were also on the scoresheet.
Madrid’s five star performance came just days after they defeated Granada 4-0.
Real Madrid set a club clean sheet record on Tuesday evening, as the capital giants. Last night victory have now seen them set a club clean sheet record.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side have now posted 20 clean sheets in 36 La Liga matches, which is their most in a single season in the tournament’s history, beating 19 from 1986-87, 1987-88 and 2019-20.
Los Blancos have only conceded 22 times in the league this season, with their defensive record even more impressive considering their injury problems at the back.
Madrid’s two starting centre-backs Eder Militao and David Alaba have been out for long periods through injury, in addition to number one goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
Real Madrid will now be aiming to set another record when they take on Villarreal in the league on Sunday, before finishing their domestic campaign against Real Betis on May 25.
“I am convinced that we will reach full capacity on June 1. These games are important to maintain the rhythm, good dynamics, motivation and good play,” Ancelotti told reporters in his post-match press conference, with Real Madrid working towards the Champions League final.
“Two weeks left. Now we will rest for a few days and next week we will put a physical load on it. In the second week, we will do the tactical work.”