Karim Benzema brace leads Real Madrid fightback in 2-1 win over Elche

Image Source : AP Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema kicks the ball subsequent to Elche’s Dani Calvo through the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Elche on the Alfredo di Stefano stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, March 13
Karim Benzema scored two late targets to safe a 2-1 comeback win over Elche which moved Real Madrid to second place within the Spanish league on Saturday.
Elche defender Dani Calvo headed the guests in entrance within the 61st minute at Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium.

Benzema headed in a 73rd-minute equalizer and added an beautiful volley in harm time for the winner as Madrid bids to defend its league title.

Madrid is 5 factors behind chief Atlético Madrid, which crosses Spain’s capital to play Getafe later. Barcelona was left one level behind Madrid in third place earlier than it hosts Huesca on Monday.
Benzema additionally scored a late aim to safe a 1-1 draw with Atlético within the final spherical.
Madrid will host Atalanta on Tuesday within the spherical of 16 of the Champions League after profitable the away leg 1-0.