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Real Madrid 6 Leonesa 1: Enzo Zidane given debut by his dad and scores as Madrid run riot at the Bernabeu with Martin Odegaard starring on first ever start

Son of French legend begins his Madrid career with a goal whilst Odegaard impresses on first start since joining in 2015

REAL MADRID romped to an aggregate 13-1 win over Leonesa - with Zinedine Zidane's son Enzo scoring on his debut.

The home side also gave a first start to wonderkid Martin Odegaard whilst Isco, James Rodriguez and Pepe were all named in a strong line-up.

 The players held a minutes silence before the game in memory of the 71 who died on LMI-2933
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The players held a minutes silence before the game in memory of the 71 who died on LMI-2933Credit: Getty Images

And it took them just 20 seconds to add to their first leg 7-1 lead - Asensio spinning his man and putting it on a plate for a completely unmarked Mariano Diaz to slot in from 10 yards.


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 Odegaard started his first game for the senior squad
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Odegaard started his first game for the senior squadCredit: Getty Images

The pattern of the game was as expected, with Real dominating possession and chances came thick and fast.

Leonesa managed to hold out until the 23rd minute, but they were unable to stop Rodriguez doubling the lead with a fine near post header.

 Rodriguez rose highest to head Madrid into a 2-0 lead
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Rodriguez rose highest to head Madrid into a 2-0 leadCredit: Getty Images

It was a case of how many for the rampant home side, who got their third just before the break.

Diaz added to his early strike with an emphatic volley, but Leonesa's Yeray Gonzalez, right on half time, slammed a terrific effort past Francisco Casilla from 25 yards to stun the Bernabeu.

The goal gave the underdogs a new-found confidence and the game fast become more open as a result.

 Diaz made it three with a wonderful volley
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Diaz made it three with a wonderful volleyCredit: Getty Images
 Gonzalez hit a wonderful consolation before half time
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Gonzalez hit a wonderful consolation before half timeCredit: EPA

And that was only going to mean more goals Zidane's side, who made it four when youngster Enzo, son of the Frenchman, finished off a lovely move involving Odegaard by sliding home from 18 yards.

The 21-year-old was excellent after coming on at half time and was mobbed by team-mates after scoring his first for the club.

 Enzo celebrates his first goal for the senior Madrid side
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Enzo celebrates his first goal for the senior Madrid sideCredit: Getty Images

Madrid extended their lead as Diaz completed his hat-trick, and a late own goal from - with Zidane clearly delighted with the impact of his youngsters.

They face arch rivals Barcelona at the weekend in the first El Clasico of the season.

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