Updated On: 15 August, 2021 10:23 AM IST | Madrid | IANS
Saturday's three other games all ended in draws with Espanyol returning to La Liga with a 0-0 draw away to Osasuna

Real Madrid`s French forward Karim Benzema (3R) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Spanish League football match between Alaves and Real Madrid at the Mendizorroza stadium in Vitoria. Pic/AFP
Real Madrid kicked off the new season with a 4-1 win away to Alaves thanks to two goals from Karim Benzema and a header from defender Nacho Fernandez.
Gareth Bale and Eden Hazard both started for Real Madrid, but the game was even in the first half and it wasn't until the 48th minute that Benzema opened the scoring after a move involving Bale and Hazard.