[MLS] After trailing the Los Angeles Galaxy, 2-0, at halftime at the buzzing Rose Bowl, packed with 89,134 fans, the real Real Madrid smoked the top-ranked MLSteam for three goals in 19 minutes. A 3-2 win might have been by a larger score, for once Real cranked up the intensity, no one in a Galaxy uniform could provide much help for backup keeperJosh Saunders, who twice conceded follow-up goals on rebounds of superb saves.

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