Real Madrid thump Chinese league leader Guangzhou Evergrande 7-1 in friendly

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2011-08-04

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo (L) scores a goal with his back heel, against Guangzhou Evergrande's goalkeeper Yang Jun, during their friendly soccer match at Tianhe Stadium in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, August 3, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]

GUANGZHOU, China - Spanish giant Real Madrid thumped Chinese super league leader Guangzhou Evergrande 7-1 on Wednesday night.

It is a huge blow to the newly promoted team who were enjoying their 9 points advantage in CSL table, and concluding the home team's 15 matches unbeaten record.

Khedira opened the scoring for Real followed by Ozil, Ronaldo, Jeze and Di Maria each, adding Bezenma's twice. Guangzhou's youngster Yang Yihu scored a consolation goal just before the final whistle.

Real took an easy lead in the 6th minute as the 24-year-old Khedira headed home at the penalty spot. It hadn't taken long for Real made their second as another German Midfielder Ozil performed a tricky shot.

Then the visiting team totally dominated the left hour. The game for them was rather dancing than playing. Di Maria, who replaced Cristiano Ronaldo in the second half, showed some flashy stuffs until he bicycled into the box following a Marseilles revolve and made it home.

Real Madrid's Kaka (L) runs with the ball during their friendly soccer match against Guangzhou Evergrande at Tianhe Stadium in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, August 3, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]

More than 40,000 local fans forgot who was their home team and turned to cheers and cries after every Real striking, passing and scoring.

"It is a nice victory, I could tell you that we are well-prepared for the upcoming new season," said Jose Mourinho.

The Spanish side was heading to China east coastal city of Tianjin, where they had another friendly against the city's super league team Tianjin Taida.

The result of the friendly game between Guangzhou Evergrande and Real Madrid:

Guangzhou Evergrande 1 (Yang 87)

Real Madrid 7 (Khedira 7, Ozil 31, Benzema 39, 48, Ronaldo 56, Jese 71, Di Maria 82)