Nacho, Sergio Ramos, Alvaro Morata, James Rodriguez and Mariano Diaz all scored for Zinedine Zidane’s side as the home crowd were treated to a feast of attacking football
Fans at the Santiago Bernabeu were treated to an enthralling pre-season friendly, as Real Madrid beat Reims 5-3 to win the Santiago Bernabeu trophy in a game that marked the 60-year anniversary of the European Cup final between both sides in 1956.
Alvaro Morata returned to the Spanish capital after two seasons with the Serie A champions, but failed to impress during pre-season and had yet to find the net until Tuesday’s encounter.
But he showed what he is made of at the Bernabeu with a fine finish in the dying minutes of the first half, heading home after a cross from Marcelo to help his side to a 3-1 lead.
Morata then made way for Mariano at half-time as Madrid eventually cruised to victory in a hugely entertaining encounter.
Toni Kroos and Gareth Bale started for Madrid after their prolonged holiday following Euro 2016, but the duo’s return initially did not impress Reims as Pablo Chavarria scored an early opener after a quick counterattack.
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