Despite having nine changes in their lineup following their midweek Copa del Rey win, Real Madrid routed Valencia 6-3 at the Mestalla on Saturday in Spanish La Liga action.
The vistors went up 4-0 by halftime on goals from Karim Benzema, Kaká and Gonzalo Higuaín. Higuaín completed his hat-trick in the 53rd while Kaká added a second in the 62nd. Former Real Madrid striker Roberto Soldado, January signing Jonas and Jordi Alba notched consolation goals for Los Che in the second half.