ZZ: Intensity key to Real revival

Real Madrid must match the intensity of a stunning first 45 minutes, coach Zinedine Zidane said after his side snapped a four-game draw streak with a 6-1 rout at Real Betis on Saturday.

Zidane's men surrendered top spot on goal difference to city rival Atletico Madrid with three consecutive La Liga draws, along with a point at Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, prior to the international break.

However, a two-week layoff seemed to do the European champion a world of good as it stormed into a 4-0 lead before halftime to blow Betis away.