Rodriguez, Morata net braces as Madrid crush Granada in La Liga

James Rodriguez and Alvaro Morata struck two goals each as Real Madrid registered a thumping 4-0 win over Granada to keep their chase for the La Liga title in their hands here on Monday.

The Zinedine Zidane-led side remained in possession throughout the match, with Rodriguez scoring his two goals as early as in the third and 11th minute respectively.

Subsequently, Morata also pulled back his double in a quick fire effort after the half-hour, from where Madrid were able to take their foot off the gas, goal.com reported.

The victory puts Madrid level on 84 points with champions Barcelona, but Zidane's side have one game still remaining in hand.

Madrid, who have won 26 out of 35 games they have played so far, will take on Sevilla in their next La Liga clash on May 21.

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