Relegated Granada were never likely to present too many obstacles to Real Madrid's title challenge, and so it proved as James Rodriguez's early double set up a comfortable victory in a mismatch of embarrassing proportions.
Brazilian striker Neymar opened the scoring line in the 21st minute only to be levelled by Cedric Bakambu ten minutes later.
"We have three finals left in La Liga, and one on Wednesday to make the final", he said.
The Spain worldwide has only started 13 La Liga games for Real this season, primarily playing back-up to the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema.
What's more, with Barcelona closing in a win over Villarreal as I write, one defeat could be enough to hand the title to Luis Enrique's lot. "If we do that, Atletico Madrid will cause some harm", he said. And the "plan-B" as it is becoming known worked well again with two goals each from James Rodriguez, who put his side 2-0 up in just 11 minutes, and Alvaro Morata, who scored in the 30th and 35th minute, sealed an easy 4-0 win before halftime.
"We had a good game today".
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It would take a remarkable Chelsea collapse for them not to win the title from here. "Then, if you are happy or unhappy, I don't care".
It was no surprise when they went three ahead after half-an hour, with Alvaro Morata running onto Danilo's cutback to crash home an unstoppable shot from the penalty spot.
"For a coach it is the best news, means that they are all committed to what we are doing, and good physically", Zidane said.
"We keep racking up the points and we're happy". It shows that all of the players are focussed and intent on doing well.
Although Tony Adams' side regrouped for the second half, the damage was already done and Real head into Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg with city rivals Atletico on the back of another impressive display.
They lead the standings with 84 points because of a superior head-to-head record. "Every time they have the chance to play they take it and score".
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