Real Madrid geared up for the Champions League clash with Atalanta by fighting back for a last-gasp 2-1 win over Elche with Karim Benzema’s brace.
Los Blancos were struggling once again on home turf in La Liga this afternoon and went a goal down to Dani Calvo’s header.
However, Benzema then stepped up to rescue Real Madrid with a towering header of his own a few minutes later.
Benzema also scored the winner to complete the comeback, firing in a rocket of a half-volley from the edge of the box in stoppages.
Real Madrid geared up for the Champions League clash with Atalanta by fighting back for a last-gasp 2-1 win over Elche with Karim Benzema’s brace.
Los Blancos were struggling once again on home turf in La Liga this afternoon and went a goal down to Dani Calvo’s header.
However, Benzema then stepped up to rescue Real Madrid with a towering header of his own a few minutes later.
Benzema also scored the winner to complete the comeback, firing in a rocket of a half-volley from the edge of the box in stoppages.
That was the French forward’s 20th goal in all competition this season.
Benzema had been ruled out of the first leg when Real Madrid beat 10-man Atalanta 1-0, but he’ll be one to keep a close eye on next week.
Atalanta played on Friday evening, beating Spezia 3-1 with a Mario Pasalic double and Luis Muriel curler.