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Benzema Bags Brace As Real Madrid Beats Valladolid To Go Top of La Liga Table

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December 31, 2022

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Benzema Bags Brace As Real Madrid Beats Valladolid

Karim Benzema

Karim Benzema‘s double strike was enough to take Real Madrid to the top of Spain’s La Liga table.

Ballon d’Or winner Benzema was selected in the French squad for the World Cup in Qatar but a thigh injury in training saw him forced to withdraw before the opening game.

He then announced his retirement from international football following the tournament where France were runners-up to Argentina.

On Friday, he tucked away his first goals since 19th October when Real Madrid defeated Elche. However, he had to be patient with his first goal coming in the 83rd minute from a penalty awarded when Javi Sanchez was punished for handball.

Helped by a red card for Valladolid’s Sergio Leon, Benzema then added his second of the night six minutes later from a pass by French compatriot Eduardo Camavinga.

The victory moved Madrid one point clear at the top but Barcelona can reclaim pole position on Saturday when they tackle city rivals Espanyol.

🏁 FT: @realvalladolidE 0-2 @realmadriden
⚽ @Benzema 83′ (p), 89′#RealValladolidRealMadrid | #Emirates pic.twitter.com/YN4frg0xlH
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) December 30, 2022