Real Madrid has against FC Seville without too Ballon d’Or-Winner Karim Benzema no weakness and continues to reign at the top of La Liga.
The “Royal” won against FC on Saturday evening (October 22nd, 2022). Seville 3-1 (1-0) and extended their lead over arch-rivals FC Barcelona. The Catalans are initially six points behind but are still in action against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday night.
Luka Modric (5.), Lucas Vazquez (79.) and Fede Valverde (81st) scored the goals for Madrid. Erik Lamela (54th) scored for the guests. Former German national player Toni Kroos played through for Madrid. Real got their tenth win in their eleventh league game, the only point they lost was a 1-1 draw against Osasuna in early October.
Benzema injured
The French top striker Karim Benzema was missing Real on Saturday. There was one with him “Left Leg Quadriceps Muscle Fatigue” been found, the club announced. Had last Monday Benzema for the first time in his career Ballon d’Or won. How long Real will have to do without him is still unclear.