LIGA: WITHOUT RONALDO, REAL MADRID WIN AND GARETH BALE SCORES A BRILLIANT HAT-TRICK – VIDEO

Real Madrid showed that they can thrive even without Cristiano Ronaldo as they secured a convincing 4-0 victory against Valladolid on Saturday. Ronaldo, who exited the previous weekend’s match against Almeria in the 51st minute, was once again absent, but it didn’t hinder Real Madrid’s performance.

Gareth Bale, now fully integrated into the team, played a key role in the victory. After scoring a sublime free kick in the Champions League earlier in the week, the Welshman opened the scoring in the 25th minute against Valladolid. He then provided a brilliant assist to Karim Benzema for the second goal, leading to a 2-0 score at halftime.

In the second half, Benzema had a goal denied due to a non-existent offside call, but Bale added two more goals to his tally. The former Tottenham player scored his second and third goals of the match, sealing the 4-0 victory for Real Madrid. With these goals, Bale has now scored a total of 7 goals in La Liga, showcasing his impact and contribution to the team’s success.