Ruud brace for Real
Friday, November 10, 2006

A double from Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy and a goal from David Beckham helped Real Madrid see off Third Division Ecija 5-1 in the King’s Cup fourth round on Thursday, while Second Division Alaves knocked out Celta Vigo.

Real cut loose in the Bernabeu after halftime with goals from Beckham, Ronaldo, Ruben del la Red and Van Nistelrooy.

Ecija, who had held Real 1-1 in the first-leg, managed to net a consolation goal through defender Mario.

Earlier Celta, who had beaten Real 2-1 away on Sunday, fell to Alaves at home with Brazilian midfielder Wesley scoring the only goal of the tie, early in the second half.

Alaves join three other non-Primera Liga sides in the last 16 of the Cup – Rayo Vallecano, Valladolid and Malaga.

Third Division Rayo knocked out Cup holders Espanyol 2-1 on aggregate on Wednesday, while Second Division sides Valladolid and Malaga saw off Gimnastic and Real Sociedad respectively.

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