Real Madrid 3-0 Eibar: Asensio shines as Los Blancos play catch-up

Real Madrid moved third thanks to Marco Asensio and a bit of help from Eibar. The young forward forced an own goal from Paulo Oliveira in the 18th minute when he curled in a cross from the right, before netting the second himself.

Eibar countered a few times but lacked the killer instinct to take advantage and Madrid were comfortable, even though Cristiano Ronaldo offered nothing up front.

The onus instead fell to Asensio and the dazzling Isco, the latter of whom crossed for the former in the 28th minute, to volley home.

Madrid had chances after that with Ronaldo and substitute Benzema wasteful, before Marcelo scored a neat third with a low effort from the edge of the area to round things off.

The victory means they sit five points behind Barcelona and one behind Valencia, but are one ahead of Atletico Madrid.