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Real Madrid 1-0 Rayo Vallecano, Karim Benzema scored a late winner

February 26, 2022

Real Madrid went nine points clear at the top of La Liga as Karim Benzema scored a late winner against Rayo Vallecano.

From six yards out, Benzema played a one-two with Vinicius Jr and tapped the Brazilian’s unselfish return pass into an empty net.

In the first half, Casemiro had a goal ruled out for offside by the video assistant referee.

Rayo had multiple chances to match their more illustrious opponents.

Forward Sergi Guardiola had eight attempts, including many headers that went wide of the mark. Thibaut Courtois had to make a great double save to keep Oscar Trejo and Alvaro Garcia out just before the game started.

Despite their success last weekend, Real Madrid has had its share of difficulties in recent weeks. They were recently eliminated from the Copa Del Rey by Athletic Club, and they struggled mightily in their UEFA Champions League Round-of-16 first-leg loss to PSG.

Watch the goals of the match Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano 1-0

Los Blancos will undoubtedly be hoping to show everyone that their dismal run of form is over by retaining their La Liga lead with a solid performance. Rayo Vallecano, on the other hand, will want to make things as difficult as possible for their opponents at the Estadio de Vallecas in order to get back on track and gain some local bragging rights.