Benzema fired into the bottom corner to give Real the lead on the hour mark after inspired play by Eden Hazard. The win took second-placed Real to 62 points after 29 games, two behind champions Barca who beat Leganes 2-0 on Tuesday. Marco Asensio scored with his first touch since injuring his knee 11 months ago to double Real’s lead in the 74th minute. Subscribe to our SMS sports service by texting 'SPORTS' to 22840. Rodrigo had struck the post before his disallowed goal while Geoffrey Kondogbia was denied by Real keeper Thibaut Courtois at the end of a frantic first half.

Source: Standard Digital June 18, 2020 22:41 UTC