Benitez pleased by Real rout as Bernabeu ill-feeling festers

The Blancos had to come back from two goals down but were helped by two red cards as they reached double figures in an enthralling clash


Real Madrid coach Rafael Benitez conducted a subdued media conference after his team came from behind and endured whistles from their home supporters to beat nine-man Rayo Vallecano 10-2.
Gareth Bale helped himself to four goals and Karim Benzema completed a late hat-trick as the second-half became a procession.

The visitors had Tito and Raul Baena sent off as a 2-1 advantage became a 3-2 deficit but, despite Bale making it 4-2 with his second before the break, the half-time whistle brought a frosty response from the stands.

Under-fire Benitez endured similar treatment before kick-off but he gave credit to his team's ruthless streak afterwards.

"There were three phases in the game," he said. "First we scored by getting behind their defence, then we lacked intensity and conceded.

"Finally, bit by bit, we took control. We took advantage of our numerical superiority.