Benzema & Bale earn Blancos record-breaking 16th consecutive win

Cristiano Ronaldo made both goals at the Rosaleda, setting the France forward up for a tap-in before putting the Welshman clean through on goal late on with a flick-on


Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale got the goals as Real Madrid made it a club-record 16 wins in a row by defeating Malaga 2-1 on Saturday night.

Coach Carlo Ancelotti had found his future called into question after Los Blancos lost consecutive Liga games to Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid in September.

But the European champions have been irresistible since then, winning every game they have played in all competitions and netting an incredible 59 goals in the process.

Karim Benzema opened the scoring early on at La Rosaleda after fine work by Cristiano Ronaldo, before Gareth Bale grabbed the crucial second late on with an excellent finish after latching on to Ronaldo's flicked header.

Former Malaga playmaker Isco was then harshly sent off for a second booking, before Roque Santa Cruz ensured Real would face a nervy last minute or so when he nodded home in stoppage time.

However, Ancelotti's side held on for a deserved three points that ensures they will end the weekend top of La Liga.