Football

Real Madrid maintains lead in La Liga

January 9, 2022 1:16 pm

[Source: Marca.com]

Real Madrid extended its lead at the top of La Liga to eight points.

The side eased to a 4-1 home win over Valencia.

Karim Benzema led the team to a halftime lead with a shot-on penalty in the 43rd minute.

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Valencia were angered by the decision and faded badly, allowing Vinicius Junior two simple second-half finishes.

Benzema struck again the 88th minute, pouncing on a rebound from a penalty.

The French striker now has 301 goals for Real and trails only Cristiano Ronaldo, Raul and Alfredo Di Stéfano in the club’s all-time list of top scorers.

[Source: BBC Sport]