Four days before the quarter-final first leg in London, Benzema scored his number 23 and 24 goals of the season (19th minute/69th). Another penalty was denied by Vigo’s goalkeeper Matias Dituro (64′). Nolito (52nd) had equalized in the meantime. For the “Royal” it was the first game since the hearty 0: 4 in the “Clasico” against FC Barcelona.
Barcelona expect Sevilla for the top game
With 69 points, Real continue to lead the table clearly ahead of FC Sevilla (57), who are visiting third-party FC Barcelona (54) in the top game on Sunday. Madrid had to do without coach Carlo Ancelotti, who tested positive for Corona, in Vigo. Toni Kroos was substituted in the 85th minute.
Bayern opponents Villarreal experienced a bitter bankruptcy four days before the home game against Bayern. Jose Luis Morales (69./90.+1) scored both goals for Levante, bottom of the table. After their second loss in a row, Villarreal remains seventh on 45 points.
Source: red/sid/dpa