Benzema at the double in Real Madrid win
Saturday, January 31, 2015
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Having fallen behind inside 40 seconds, Real Madrid CF recovered to beat Real Sociedad de Fútbol 4-1 at home and pull four points clear at the top of the Spanish Liga.
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• Real Madrid CF, minus the suspended Cristiano Ronaldo, defeat Real Sociedad de Fútbol 4-1.
• The Whites fall behind after 36 seconds as Aritz Elustondo heads in Rubén Pardo's corner.
• James Rodríguez swiftly equalises with a headed effort of his own from Marcelo's centre.
• Sergio Ramos makes it 2-1, following up after Karim Benzema has a shot saved by Gerónimo Rulli.
• Benzema registers twice after the break, his second a terrific right-footed strike into the top corner.
• Carlo Ancelotti's side are four points clear of FC Barcelona, who play Villarreal CF on Sunday.
• Third-placed Club Atlético de Madrid triumph 3-1 in wet conditions at SD Eibar.
• Antoine Griezmann scores and then sets up the first of Mario Mandžukić's two goals.
• Granada CF post their first Liga win since 20 September, 1-0 against fellow strugglers Elche CF.
Elsewhere
Bundesliga: Gladbach, Schalke triumph
Ligue 1: Spot-on Marseille
Premier League: All square at Stamford Bridge
Serie A: Roma draw again