Daily Digest: Real Madrid cruise to victory, US Open masterclass from Federer

Sport360 staff 08:59 02/09/2018
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    TOP STORY

    Sergio Ramos.

    Captain Marvel: Sergio Ramos.

    Karim Benzema brace led Real Madrid to a comfortable 4-1 La Liga victory at home to Leganes on Saturday night.

    Gareth Bale opened the scoring from Dani Carvajal’s knock down in the 17th minute but the away side drew level from the spot seven minutes later following a foul from Casemiro.

    Benzema then scored twice in 13 minutes during the second period to put the hosts in charge before Sergio Ramos added a fourth in the 66th minute after Marco Asensio was felled.

    Here, Brendon Netto has what we learned from the convincing win at the Santiago Bernabeu.

    You can also read his full player ratings, here.

    FOOTBALL

    Saint to sinner: Kylian Mbappe.

    Saint to sinner: Kylian Mbappe.

    Kylian Mbappe scored a brilliant late goal before being sent off as Paris Saint-Germain edged to a 4-2 win at Nimes on Saturday.

    Read more, here.

    CRICKET

    Buttler was dismissed after a 69-run knock.

    Jos Buttler scored a crucial half-century on day three.

    We are all set for a pulsating day four at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.

    England ended day three on 260-8 and hold a second innings lead of 233. India will be hoping for quick wickets and then are tasked with chasing the hosts’ total.

    Head over to our cricket section for live coverage today.

    TENNIS

    Sublime: Roger Federer.

    Sublime: Roger Federer.

    Overnight, Roger Federer stole the show to put Nick Kyrgios in his place at the US Open.

    The pair met in the third round in the most highly-anticipated men’s match of the tournament so far, but it proved to be style over substance as Federer raced to a 6-4 6-1 7-5 victory inside two hours.

    Read more tennis coverage, here.

    FEATURE OF THE DAY

    Jordi Alba was omitted from Luis Enrique’s first Spain squad.

    Following his international snub by new Spain boss Luis Enrique, Barcelona left-back Jordi Alba has a point to prove argues our Spanish football writer Andy West.

    Read more, here.

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    WHAT’S ON

    International Cricket: England v India, day four, fourth Test from 2pm

    Premier League: Cardiff v Arsenal (4.30pm); Watford v Tottenham (7pm); Burnley v Manchester United (7pm)

    La Liga: Barcelona v Huesca (8.30pm)

    Formula One: Italian Grand Prix (5.10pm)

    Magic: Leo Messi.

    Magician: Lionel Messi will be in action at the Camp Nou later.

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