Real Madrid Superstar Karim Benzema Equals Cristiano Ronaldo’s Elusive Feat Following a 7-Minute Hat-Trick in 6-0 La Liga Win

After Witnessing a 2-1 defeat in El Classico, Real Madrid got the chance to vent their frustration. They faced Valladolid before again facing Barcelona in the Copa Del Rey semifinal in a couple of days. With Benzema equalling Cristiano Ronaldo in an elusive feat, Real Madrid put up an impressive performance.

Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema went on a goal-scoring spree of his own and proved his value to the team. Rodrygo started the goal counter for Real Madrid in the 22nd minute, then came the Benzema storm. Fans were not ready for what they were about to witness. The match would go on to favor Real Madrid, 6-0.

Benzema equals former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo

In the 29th minute, Vini Jr. made a beautiful pass to Benzema which he converted making the lead 2-0. Seven minutes later, Benzema Scored his third goal of the game having scored the second one four minutes prior. He completed one of the fastest hattricks while matching the record of his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.

Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo were part of the team’s golden era where they played and won many trophies together. Interestingly, both Benzema and Ronaldo now have the same 112 goals while playing under the guidance of Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti.

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Both of these stars are in joint second position in this elusive list. The top scorer playing in Carlo Ancelotti’s team is Filippo Inzaghi, who has scored 161 goals playing under the guidance of the Italian manager. The team will be facing Barcelona in a few days and the match requires high morale as they are already trailing after losing the first leg 1-0.

The Kryptonite of Spanish giants

El Classico is celebrated like a festival in Spain. However, Real Madrid seems to be struggling in gaining an advantage over Barcelona. While the team looks so strong, it is worth mentioning that they have lost the last 3 matches against their La Liga rivals.

With Lionel Messi possibly coming back home to Camp Nou, fans are expecting Barcelona to be better and that will prest a new level of challenge for Real Madrid. Who do you think will win their next match? Drop your predictions in the comments below.

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