Athletic Bilbao's Spanish defender Inigo Martinez (L) and Spanish defender Unai Nunez (R) challenge Real Madrid's Belgian forward Eden Hazard (C) during the Spanish Super Cup semi final football match between Real Madrid and Athletic Club Bilbao at La Rosaleda stadium in Malaga on January 14, 2021.(JORGE GUERRERO / AFP) Zidane's position has come under scrutiny again after Wednesday's defeat by third-tier side Alcoyano in the Copa del Rey but Madrid responded at Mendizorroza without their coach, or their captain Sergio Ramos, who was out with a knee injury. Goals from Casemiro, Karim Benzema and Hazard put Madrid three up at half-time and while Alaves briefly threatened a fightback when Joselu headed in, Benzema added a second to put the result beyond doubt. The victory is only Real Madrid's second in six matches and leaves them four points behind Atletico Madrid, who have two games in hand and play Valencia at home on Sunday. "The goals are good for the confidence, for … [Read more...] about Hazard leads Real Madrid to Alaves rout to relieve pressure on Zidane