Mueez Ajao
– A late goal from Karim Benzema rescued a 1-0 win for Real Madrid at Rayo Vallecano on Saturday and allowed the LaLiga leaders to extend their advantage at the top of the standings.
– They are now nine points clear of second-placed Sevilla, who will play third-placed Real Betis on Sunday.
– Real Madrid looked slow and disjointed at Vallecas and were almost held to a goalless draw until Benzema and Vinicius Junior worked their magic seven minutes from time.
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– The France striker found Vinicius with a brilliant through pass and ran into space to receive the ball back and finish from close range with a single touch.
