Real Madrid won the match against Almeria in the 32nd round of La Liga (4:2). “Los Blancos” scored 4 times in the opponent’s goal, but again showed their vulnerability in the defensive compartment.

Karim Benzema, another goal for Real Madrid.Photo: Thomas COEX / AFP / Profimedia

Thibaut Courtois scored twice for Almeria

Real Madrid secured their third home win in a row in a match where Karim Benzema showed his quality again, this time against Almeria.

Without Luka Modric and David Alaba, Carlo Ancelotti’s side produced an exceptional first half.

Karim Benzema scored a hat-trick in the 5th, 17th and 42nd minutes to take his tally to 17 this season in La Liga.

In the extra time of the first part, the guests reduced the difference thanks to the Brazilian Lazaro (min. 45+1).

In the second half, Rodrigo made it 4-1 (47th minute) after Dani Ceballos’ pass, but the visitors reduced the gap again thanks to Lucas Robertone’s goal (61st minute).

The final score is 4-2, and Real Madrid scores 68 points.

La Liga standings

1 FC Barcelona 76p

2 Real Madrid 68p

3 Atletico Madrid 63b

4 Real Sociedad 58p

5 Villarreal 50p

6 Real Betis 49p