Even though Eden Hazard is not playing regularly, he scored a goal which will undoubtedly boost his confidence. He put Real Madrid 0-3 up against Alaves.
It was just before half-time, after a first half which saw Alaves start well, but Real Madrid took their chances and were in control. First, Casemiro put Real ahead with a header.
Then, Karim Benzema got the second after a fantastic strike and finally, in added time, Hazard killed off the contest. He was laughing while he hugged Marco Asensio during the celebration.
January 23, 2021
It came about after an error by Battaglia which Toni Kroos took advantage of fantastically. The German sent an aerial ball over the defenders' heads and found the Belgian. Hazard controlled the ball with his right foot and then hit across Pacheco with his left.
That was Hazard's third goal of the season and his first since 25th November. That was when he netted against Inter Milan from the penalty spot. Will this kick start his season?