Brilliant Benzema helps Madrid go 2 points clear of Barca
A brilliant back-heeled pass by Karim Benzema helped Real Madrid take a step toward reclaiming the Spanish league title with a 1-0 win at Espanyol. With Espanyol about to make it to halftime with a clean sheet, Benzema cleverly unlocked the hosts’ defense on Sunday. He used a no-look pass with his heel to poke the ball through the legs of defender Bernardo Espinosa and meet Casemiro’s move into the heart of the box. Casemiro’s resulting goal and some flawless defending were all Madrid needed to win and move ahead…
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