Karim Benzema Leads Real Madrid To A 3-0 Win Over Cadiz

Karim Benzema scored two goals and set up another to lead Real Madrid to a 3-0 win over Cádiz in the Spanish league in the team’s first game since the implosion of the proposed Super League.

The Cádiz players wore T-shirts before the game condemning the Super League, which was proposed by some of Europe’s top clubs on Sunday but essentially folded within days.

Madrid president, Florentino Pérez had been one of the key figures behind the proposal.

Álvaro Odriozola also scored as Madrid pulled even with Atlético Madrid, which has a game against Huesca on Thursday.

Madrid, which is ahead of Atlético on the head-to-head tiebreaker, had lost ground last weekend after being held to a draw at Getafe.

Benzema opened the scoring in the 30th minute by converting a penalty awarded by video review. The French striker then set up Odriozola’s close-range header with a well-placed cross in the 33rd minute.

He added the third with a header in the 40th for his 21st league goal, moving two behind scoring leader, Lionel Messi of Barcelona.

Madrid was without several players because of injuries and suspensions, including captain Sergio Ramos and midfielder Federico Valverde, who have tested positive for the coronavirus.