It's been all of three days since
Cristiano Ronaldo last scored a goal, so clearly he was overdue for
another in Real Madrid's match against Real Betis. And he wasted no time
in making it happen by launching a missile from distance to open the
scoring in the 10th minute. Be sure to watch the replay angle from
behind Ronaldo to see the shot in all its glory.
This is far from the newly
crowned Ballon d'Or winner's greatest goal, but what should be
highlighted about it is the sheer power he was able to put behind the
ball. The combination of speed and placement left the goalkeeper frozen
in place as it whizzed by. The only thing missing was the celebration
Ronaldo used to do in which he pointed to his thigh.
Gareth Bale
and Karim Benzema added goals of their own before halftime and Real
Madrid eventually won 5-0. After Bale's goal — a free kick through a
hole in the wall created by teammate Pepe ducking down — Betis
goalkeeper Stephan Andersen summed up what it's like to play against
Real Madrid on days like this.
With this win, Real Madrid moves
into second place with 50 points, matching Barcelona and Atletico
Madrid, who both have a game in hand. Barca remains in first place on
goal difference. Though Real Madrid has now scored five more goals than
Barca this season, they have also conceded nine more. Real Betis remains
in last place with fewer points (11) than Barca has goals conceded.
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