Real Madrid beat PFC Ludogorets Razgrad 4-0; establish two new records

Real Madrid team pose before their final group fixture of UEFA Champions League

Real Madrid FC’s talisman Cristiano Ronaldo was given the captain’s armband for their game against Ludogorets at Santiago Bernabeu. This was the first time Ronaldo has ever worn the armband in his 109 Champion League appearances.Real Madrid were given a penalty for a Marcelino handball on the goal-line, which earned the Brazilian midfielder a straight red.

Real Madrid 1-0 Ludogorets: Ronaldo (20’)

Captain charismatic Cristiano Ronaldo made no mistake in calmly slotting home the penalty.

Real Madrid 2-0 Ludogorets: Bale (38’)

The lead was doubled seven minutes before the break when Gareth Bale rose the highest to head home from a pin-point Toni Kroos cross.

This was Bale’s eighth goal of the season and his second Champions League goal. Bale has greatly been influenced by his teammates at the Bernabeu which he proved by displaying some exquisite footwork to get past 3 defenders near the sideline.

In the 79th minute, Alvaro Arbeloa found himself inside the opponent’s six yard box.

Real Madrid 3-0 Ludogorets: Arbeloa (80’)

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With only the keeper to beat he slotted home. The keeper got a hand to it but the ball had already crossed the line by then.

Alvaro Medran made his maiden Champions League appearance when he came on for Gareth Bale.

After 5 minutes of coming on the twenty-year-old hit a looping volley to score his first goal in the European Competition.

Real Madrid with this won 4-0. Advanced to the next stage with a perfect 6 out 6 wins.

Like every other game, Real Madrid eclipsed a few records even today.

Surpassed Barcelona’s record of 18 straight wins