Real Madrid 0-0 Cadiz: Eden Hazard makes his first start in THREE MONTHS but fails to inspire Los Blancos to victory as Covid-hit leaders are frustrated by LaLiga strugglers in stalemate
- Real Madrid ‘s 10-game winning streak in all competitions ended on Sunday
- They bombarded the visitors’ goal without finding the net in the second half
- Real are six points clear of second-placed Sevilla and 10 in front of Real Betis
Real Madrid‘s 10-game winning streak in all competitions ended with a disappointing 0-0 LaLiga draw at home to lowly Cadiz on Sunday.
It was a gutsy performance by the southern club at the league leaders as they survived a second half in which Real bombarded Jeremias Ledesma’s goal without finding the net.
Real are now six points clear of second-placed Sevilla, who beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 on Saturday and have a game in hand, and 10 in front of Real Betis, who lost at Athletic Bilbao.
Real Madrid could not make a break through against a resolute Cadiz on Sunday night
Eden Hazard made his first start since September against second-bottom side Cadiz
Barcelona, who won 3-2 at home to Elche on Saturday, are seventh, 16 points behind their fierce rivals.
With Real missing six players due to a COVID-19 outbreak at the club, all eyes were on Eden Hazard, who was making his first start since September against second-bottom side Cadiz.
After a poor first half, the Belgium forward got into his stride after the break but Real did not do enough to break the deadlock in front of their disappointed fans at the Bernabeu.
Eden Hazard, who was making his first start since September against second-bottom side Cadiz.
Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior remonstrates with referee Santiago Jaime Latre on Sunday
Carlo Ancelotti’s men saw their 10-game winning streak come to an end at the Bernabeu
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