La Liga
Video: Karim Benzema scores hat-trick as Real Madrid thrash Real Valladolid 6-0
Real Madrid secured a resounding 6-0 victory over Real Valladolid in La Liga at the Santiago Bernabeu, with Karim Benzema netting a hat-trick in the first half in just seven minutes.
The opening goal was scored by Rodrgyo Goes in the 22nd minute, followed by Benzema’s strikes in the 29th, 32nd, and 36th minutes.
The other two goals were added by Marco Asensio in the 73rd minute and Lucas Vazquez in stoppage time. Benzema’s hat-trick brought his season total to 14 goals, placing him second on the list of top scorers.
Real Madrid are currently in second place with 59 points, trailing La Liga leaders Barcelona by 12 points, while Valladolid are in 16th place with 28 points, one point clear of the relegation zone.