MADRID (Reuters) -Real Madrid forward Marcos Asensio grabbed a hat-trick and Karim Benzema struck twice as Carlo Ancelotti's free-scoring side crushed Mallorca 6-1 at home in LaLiga on Wednesday. Ancelotti's side have also scored more goals after six games than any LaLiga team since Barcelona in the 2013/14 season while Real have not scored as many goals after six games since the 1987/88 campaign. Real top the standings on 16 points from six games, two ahead of second-placed Atletico Madrid. Asensio also showed sharp reflexes to double Real's lead, quickly pouncing on the rebound after Reina could only parry a cross from Vinicius. ASENSIO MAKES AN IMPRESSIONSpanish forward Asensio was making his first start of the season and was out to make a real impression on Ancelotti.

Source: The Star September 22, 2021 22:14 UTC