BARCELONA (Reuters) - Real Madrid overcame the absence of Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo to romp to a 4-1 win at tiny Eibar on Saturday and provisionally return to the top of La Liga. Ruben Pena bundled in a consolation goal for Eibar in the 72nd minute but Real still recorded their biggest win since beating Real Sociedad 3-0 in January. Zinedine Zidane made eight changes to the team that drew 3-3 with Las Palmas on Wednesday. He was forced to do without Ronaldo, who had scored twice against Las Palmas to salvage a point, because of ankle injury. Midfield anchor Casemiro returned after being rested against Las Palmas to the team's detriment.

Source: The Star March 04, 2017 17:26 UTC