Benzema played a part in two goals before coming through with one of his own in the 89th minute as Madrid grabbed a 3-2 victory and avoided an embarrassing stumble against last-placed Huesca. Zidane left Ballon d’Or winner Luka Modric, defender Raphael Varane and midfielders Toni Kroos and Marco Asensio off his squad. Francisco ‘Isco’ Alarcon equalized in the 22nd when Diaz played a ball back across the goalmouth for his teammate to tap in. Benzema had combined with Diaz before drawing a save from goalkeeper Roberto Santamaria that left him off his line. Huesca continued to give Madrid trouble going forward, while Madrid– especially Diaz and Marcelo — erred on several passes that fed the visitors’ attack.

Source: National Post March 31, 2019 21:13 UTC