Real Madrid achieved a huge victory over Villarreal, 4-1, in the match that was held at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in the 17th round of the Spanish League.
Jude Bellingham scored in the 25th minute for Real Madrid, then Rodrigo scored the second goal in the 37th minute.
With the opening of the second half, Jose Luis Morales reduced the score for Villarreal in the 54th minute, but Real responded with goals from Brahim Diaz in the 64th minute and Luka Modric in the 68th minute.
Despite the victory, David Alaba's injury and his leaving the field in the first half in pain continues to cause great sadness due to what appears to be a long absence for the Austrian international from the Royal Club.
With this victory, Real Madrid's tally rose to 42 points, temporarily leading the Spanish League until Girona plays its match this round on Monday with Alaves.
The difference between Real Madrid and Barcelona became 7 points in favor of Carlo Ancelotti's squad, after the Catalan club stumbled in a 1-1 draw with Valencia on Saturday.
Villarreal's match was Real Madrid's last at home in 2023, and they head to Mendizorroza Stadium on Thursday to face Alaves before a two-week break in preparation for the start of the second half of the season.
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