Alaba free-kick saw Real Madrid begin campaign with comeback victory

Real Madrid took full advantage of Barcelona's draw against Rayo Vallecano to beat Almeria on the opening weekend of the La Liga season. Madrid had fallen behind through Ramazani's goal after six minutes, but Lucas Vazquez's goal just after the hour mark and Alaba's tremendous free-kick gave Ancelotti's men a deserved victory. However, Madrid did not have it their own way and had difficulty for long periods in breaking down the Almeria defence.

Almeria got off to a dream start against Real Madrid with just six minutes on the clock. Inigo Eguaras played a long ball from his own half for Ramazani who ran onto the ball and shot past Courtois to send the home fans ecstatic. However, Carlo Ancelotti's side were a different team after that early setback.