Real Madrid went two clear of Barcelona in the La Liga title race as Karim Benzema's brilliant backheel set Casemiro up for the only goal of the game against Espanyol.

With Barcelona drawing against Celta Vigo the day earlier, all was set for Los Blancos to take the leading spot in the league, and they took it well against the Blaugrana's city neighbours.

Federico Valverde and Isco came replaced Luka Modric and Gareth Bale from the last game in what seemed to be like a strong eleven for Zinedine Zidane's side.

Espanyol started strongly but Madrid's defence held strong. And on the cusp of half time, Sergio Ramos' long ball found Benzema in the box, and with two defenders, the French striker produced an outrageous backheel for Casemiro to poke home.

And that proved to be the winner as Los Blancos held for an important win that puts them two points ahead at the top.


https://centrecirclepod..com/2020/06/benzema-stars-as-madrid-go-two-points.html?m=1

Nice one