Zidane's expiry date is pushed further back Real Madrid Comfortable win at Eibar

It wasn't that long ago that Zinedine Zidane's position as Real Madrid boss was being questioned.

A few weeks and some positive results have stopped those discussions for now, with the latest step in the right direction coming in the form of a 4-0 win over Eibar on Saturday.

Karim Benzema gave another lesson in scoring goals at Ipurua as he netted twice to send Los Blancos on their way to all three points. Zinedine Zidane said the striker was on the same level as Cristiano Ronaldo in the club's history and, with performances like this, it's hard to argue against it. It will be a sad day when he leaves Real Madrid, but one he won't make all about him.

Eden Hazard has arrived. Although he didn't find the net, the Belgian put in a display full of technical quality, speed, intelligence and cooperation at Ipurua. An exciting partnership with Benzema is forming.

Jose Luis Mendilibar is how he is. His Eibar side beat Real Madrid 3-0 last season and, despite the disappointing scoreline this campaign, he can rest easy knowing his team didn't stray from what makes them so difficult to play against.

Fede Valverde and Rodrygo Goes' fine form has forced the likes of Luka Modric and Lucas Vazquez to raise their games. Both started against Eibar and were influential in the victory.

It's now five games in a row without conceding for Real Madrid. Thibaut Courtois is at his best and Zidane's side are reaping the rewards.