Real Madrid shot their frustration out of their souls in the Primera División on Saturday (April 29, 2023) against UD Almeria. Karim Benzema scored a hat trick.
The Spanish football record champions prevailed 4: 2 (3: 1) and reduced the gap to leaders FC Barcelona to eight points. The Catalans can catch up against cup winners Real Betis Sevilla (9 p.m.) on Saturday night.
Four days ago, Real Madrid surprisingly lost in Girona, Taty Castellanos had scored four goals against the “Royal”. Now Real tried to make amends – and the plan worked.
Benzema hat-trick
Without the injured Luka Modric, but Antonio Rüdiger and Toni Kroos in the starting XI, Real was superior from the start. The man of the first half was Karim Benzema, he scored three times before the break (5th/17th/42nd, penalty kick). The preparatory work for the second goal also caused murmurs in the crowd: Rodrygo pranced past opponent Samuel Costa on the touchline and served the French in an exemplary manner.
It was Rodrygo (47th) who scored Real’s fourth goal with a long-range shot. Lazaro (45+1) and substitute Lucas Robertone (61) scored for the guests.