Real Madrid has climbed to the top of the La Liga following a 4-2 victory over Villarreal on Saturday at home in the Santiago Bernabeu.
Real Madrid is now unbeaten in 23 games in all competitions and lead the Spanish league on goal difference after rivals Atletico Madrid lost 2-0 to Almeria, although Barcelona, who visit Sevilla on Sunday, could overtake both sides on goal difference with a victory.
According to the BBC, Gareth Bale scored the opening goal for the hosts, who were missing the suspended Cristiano Ronaldo, after seven minutes and assisted Karim Benzema's close-range second although Villareal's Mario Gaspar pulled one back with a fierce first-time drive.
However, the report mentioned that Jese put Real Madrid in control with a delicate finish and although Giovani Dos Santos scored a brilliant free-kick for the visitors but Benzema sealed it from 18 yards to deliver a victory to the hosts.
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