Karim Benzema delivered Madrid with two late goals to snatch a 3-1 victory at Espanyol Barcelona and allow his team to regain first place ahead of Betis Sevilla.
Third game, third victory for Real Madrid this season. On the lawn of Espanyol Barcelona, the Merengues took the upper hand at the end of the match to win (1-3). Thanks to this success, Karim Benzema’s Real regains the lead in La Liga, tied on points with Betis Sevilla (9 points). FC Barcelona is in third place (7 points).
Vinicius had started hostilities perfectly in the 12th minute with a close shot, sending the ball into the left corner of the goal. In the 43rd minute, Joselu equalized for Espanyol before Benzema launched his show late in the game. The French gave the advantage to his team in the 88th minute, before sending a superb free kick in the 90th + 10 to seal the fate of this meeting.
On Saturday, Real will host Betis for the shock of the 4th day of La Liga.