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Karim Benzema surpasses Raul as Madrid beats last-place Elche

Karim Benzema converted two first-half penalty kicks in Real Madrid’s 4-0 win over Elche on Wednesday and became the team’s second-highest scorer in the Spanish league with 230 goals. Marco Asensio and Luka Modric also scored as Madrid won at home to get back within eight points of Barcelona in a game postponed because of the Club World Cup. The …

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Benzema surpasses Raúl as Madrid beats last-place Elche

MADRID — Karim Benzema converted two first-half penalty kicks in Real Madrid’s 4-0 win over Elche on Wednesday and became the team’s second-highest scorer in the Spanish league with 230 goals. Marco Asensio and Luka Modric also scored as Madrid won at home to get back within eight points of Barcelona in a game postponed because of the Club World …

Ballon d'Or winner Benzema scores as Madrid beats Elche 3-0

Karim Benzema and referee Jesús Gil Manzano looked at each other and started to laugh. That third one did, though, and Madrid defeated Elche 3-0 on Wednesday to increase its Spanish league lead after defeating Barcelona in the first “clásico” of the season on Sunday. Sociedad keeps rolling Mikel Merino scored in the sixth minute as Real Sociedad defeated Mallorca …

Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema doubtful for Villarreal ahead of PSG clash

Real Madrid is hoping Karim Benzema will be fit to play in next week’s highly anticipated clash with Paris Saint-Germain. That Champions League round-of-16 tie in Paris on Tuesday will pit Madrid against the team of former nemesis Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé, the player many in Spain hope will become Madrid's next star. READ | But, first, Madrid will …

Benzema's home robbed during Real Madrid game

Real Madrid and France striker Karim Benzema was the victim of a robbery at his home while he was playing against Elche at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium on Sunday, police said on Monday. The police said the incident took place between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. local time at the player's empty home in the Madrid suburb of San Sebastian …

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La Liga: Real Madrid Thwarted by Elche as Karim Benzema is Injured in Surprise Draw

Real Madrid gave hope to their title rivals on Sunday by drawing 2-2 at home to Elche. It could have been even worse for Madrid, who were two down with 11 minutes left yet managed to rescue a point thanks to a Luka Modric penalty and a 92nd-minute header from Eder Militao. It completed a miserable afternoon for Benzema, who …

Vinicius Junior took over the scoring duties from Karim Benzema by netting twice to help Real Madrid win 2-1 at 10-man Elche on Saturday and move to the top of the Spanish league standings. AS IT HAPPENED | Elche vs Real Madrid HIGHLIGHTS The 21-year-old Vinicius once again showed his much-improved finishing. Carlo Ancelotti rested Benzema ahead of Madrid’s Champions …

Karim Benzema brace leads Real Madrid fightback in 2-1 win over Elche

Karim Benzema scored two late goals to secure a 2-1 comeback win over Elche which moved Real Madrid to second place in the Spanish league on Saturday. Benzema headed in a 73rd-minute equalizer and added an exquisite volley in injury time for the winner as Madrid bids to defend its league title. Madrid is five points behind leader Atlético Madrid, …

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