Karim Benzema has once again shown that he is one of the best strikers in the world, that Ballon d'Or he has at home has not been won by chance. This Sunday, in the match between Real Madrid and Valladolid, valid for matchday 27 of LaLiga Santander, the French forward scored a 'express' hat-trick to seal the game in favor of Carlo Ancelotti's side in the first half. Brazilian Rodrygo opened the scoring at the Santiago Bernabeu.
After the goal from the former Santos striker, Benzema's exhibition came before his fans. For the 2-0, the Frenchman threw himself to the ground to score a header after a pass from Vinicius Junior. While for the 3-0, the Ballon d'Or showed off with a personal play and then unleashed an impossible shot for the opposing goalkeeper.
Benzema's best goal of the afternoon was for Real Madrid's 4-0. After a cross from the right by Rodrygo, Benzema showed off with an acrobatic move to score the goal that confirmed the thrashing against the team presided over by 'Phenomenon' Ronaldo.
"Benzema's (in 6 minutes and 30 seconds) is the fastest hat-trick scored in La Liga since Gameiro's hat-trick (with Atletico against Sporting) in 4 minutes and 45 seconds, scored on February 18, 2017," tweeted the renowned MisterChip.
Goal by Rodrygo: Real Madrid 1-0 Valladolid
Goal by Benzema: Real Madrid 2-0 Valladolid
Goal by Benzema: Real Madrid 3-0 Valladolid
Goal by Benzema: Real Madrid 4-0 Valladolid
Real Madrid vs. Valladolid: What's next
After facing Valladolid, Real Madrid is preparing for the rematch in the Copa del Rey semifinals. Carlo Ancelotti's team will visit Camp Nou to face Barcelona and turn around the 1-0 result from the first leg a month ago.
Real Valladolid, on the other hand, will host Mallorca at the José Zorrilla stadium in a key match to escape the relegation zone. The game is scheduled for next Sunday at 1 p.m. (Spanish time).
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