LIVE STREAMING: Real Madrid vs Levante in a Liga BBVA clash

Jurgen Klopp’s debut didn’t disappoint in terms of his exuberance, as the German manager watched over an entertaining but goal-free match at White Hart Lane. Rayo’s Jozabed hit a late consolation goal, but it was very much Neymar’s night.

But before he scored his goal, he would play the role of provider, setting up Marcelo for the opener in the 27th minute.

After Ronaldo went close to extending his lead over Raul, Jese eventually made it 3-0 with a superb finish from a tight angle.

Villarreal lost their unbeaten start at previously winless Levante while Celta’s momentum has been somewhat stalled by two straight draws.

The Real Madrid boss called for unity in his squad and to focus on winning games rather than outside distractions.

The results left the Spanish powerhouses provisionally atop the league standings with 18 points from eight matches, with Madrid ahead on goal difference.

“We have casualties, a few in the same position, but let’s make the best of it”.

“I put his comments on the wall of the changing room [at Bolton] but Ivan Campo and Jay-Jay Okocha said, ‘We don’t need those, gaffer, we’ll beat him anyway'”.

“We were missing a lot of people and Cristiano took on the responsibility”, Benitez said.

Ancelotti said Ronaldo should be grateful to Benezema, as he has assisted in 14 of Ronaldo’s 48 goals in 41 league and Champions League appearances during the Italian’s coach management 2013-2014.

Ronaldo has scored 324 goals in just 309 games – a feat all the more remarkable given the club’s previous leading scorer, Raul, took 431 more games to reach his tally of 323 Real Madrid goals.

The visitors almost got the equalizer a minute before Ronaldo’s goal, but a stunning save by Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas denied a header by Brazilian striker Deyverson. There are three of four small details offensively and defensively that we can improve and work on, but I am not going to reveal them to the opponents.

Also on Saturday, Sevilla came from behind to salvage a 1-1 draw at Eibar – but their unconvincing away form should concern them heading into Wednesday’s Champions League visit to Manchester City.