Benzema hat-trick guides Real Madrid to 4-2 La Liga win against Almeira
French forward scores 236th goal, surpassing Hugo Sanchez to become 4th top scorer in league history
Karim Benzema (L) of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring a goal with his teammates during the LaLiga Santander match between Real Madrid CF and UD Almeria at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain on April 29, 2023. ( Burak Akbulut - Anadolu Agency )
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Karim Benzema's hat-trick led Real Madrid to a 4-2 Spanish La Liga win against Almeria on Saturday.
Benzema drew first blood in the fifth minute for the hosts at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid.
In the 17th minute, the French striker netted again, and completed his hat-trick in the 42nd minute from a penalty kick.
Benzema's hat-trick saw him pass Hugo Sanchez as the fourth-highest scorer in La Liga history with 236 goals.
Lazaro scored for Almeria in the 46th minute and the first half ended 3-1.
Two minutes after the restart, Rodrygo scored brilliantly from long range to restore Los Merengues' three-goal advantage.
Lucas Robertone scored Almeria's second goal in the 61st minute.
Real Madrid lay at the second spot with 68 points, while leaders Barcelona have 76 points.
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