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PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Karim Benzema, Rodrygo Goes and Ferland Mendy all hobbled away from the 3-0 win over Mallorca to sour what had been a sparkling ...

Madrid were also left fuming in the first half when Pablo Maffeo appeared to catch Vinicius despite getting the ball first. ‘I’ve lost a Champions League final that I was winning 3-0 at half-time,’ he told reporters referencing Liverpool’s triumph in Istanbul in 2005. They were dangerous fouls and the referee did not see them then VAR should have intervened.’ Benzema teed-up the first for Vinicius after good work from Fede Valverde on 55 minutes. We will have to wait until Wednesday to assess them.’ ‘Right now we can’t say anything because we will need to evaluate each injury,’ he said.

Karim Benzema was Real Madrid's MVP for the second game running as he took apart Mallorca. Benzema set two career personal bests during the game.

That was his 23rd La Liga goal of the season and his 32nd for Real in all competitions. It was the fifth penalty won by Vinicius in La Liga this season. It was the eighth occasion that Benzema had assisted Vinicius or vice versa in La Liga this season.

Real Madrid were left waiting for news on the fitness of Karim Benzema, Rodrygo and Ferland Mendy after their 3-0 win at Mallorca on Monday.

"Rodrygo's is a shame for him, let's hope he doesn't have anything," midfielder Federico Valverde said. Let's hope they aren't serious." "We have to evaluate them in the next few days," coach Carlo Ancelotti said in his post-match news conference.

Karim Benzema grabbed two goals and an assist but also hurt his ankle late on as Real Madrid extended their La Liga lead.

“It wasn’t only the tackle on Rodrygo, there was another studs-up challenge on Vinícius that was also unacceptable,” the Real Madrid director Emilio Butragueño told reporters after the game. Real Madrid also lost Rodrygo to an injury after a studs-up challenge from defender Antonio Raíllo, who was booked after catching the Brazilian winger’s right foot. Vinícius was then tripped inside the area 22 minutes later and Benzema converted the resulting penalty.

Real Madrid were left waiting for news on the fitness of Karim Benzema, Rodrygo and Ferland Mendy after their 3-0 win at Mallorca on Monday.

"Rodrygo's is a shame for him, let's hope he doesn't have anything," midfielder Federico Valverde said. Let's hope they aren't serious." "We have to evaluate them in the next few days," coach Carlo Ancelotti said in his post-match news conference.

Real Madrid strengthened their grip on top spot in La Liga with a hard-fought 3-0 win against Mallorca that moves them 10 points clear of second-placed ...

75’ PENALTY! Benzema and Vinicius combine beautifully, the former picking up a ball from the latter out wide before heading off on a loping run. Benzema stepped up to score from the spot, sending Rico the wrong way with a flourish. Worryingly for Ancelotti, he wasn’t the only Real player to be forced off with injury. Benzema swooped on the ball and stroked it to Vinicius, who was ice cold as he slotted low beneath Rico from a tight angle. Injury concerns for Real. With El Clasico next up, all the talk before the match was about Casemiro, Eder Militao and Ferland Mendy being one booking away from suspension. Mallorca were by far the happier side at the break, but it wasn’t to last.

Luka Modric is reportedly yet to agree to a new contract at Real Madrid, with the 36-year-old due to become a free agent in the summer.

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric is yet to agree to a contract renewal with Los Blancos, according to a report. Modric has banked a total of 31 goals and 68 assists in 423 appearances for Real Madrid since 2012, winning two La Liga titles and four Champions Leagues with Los Blancos. The report adds that top clubs across Europe are now beginning to monitor the situation, but Modric is still determined to sign a new contract with Real if both parties can find an agreement.

Atalanta have reportedly decided to permanently sign Merih Demiral from Juventus, amid interest from Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid.

As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, Atalanta are prepared to pay €25m to sign Demiral permanently from Juventus and they could decide to immediately sell him on to the interested Real Madrid. Atalanta are looking to confirm their position amongst the best teams in Italy and part of that is signing well-established and experienced players, as well as developing young talents. Atalanta have reportedly decided to permanently sign Merih Demiral from Juventus, amid interest from Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid.

Real Madrid travel to the Visit Mallorca Stadium on Monday evening to face Mallorca in La Liga with Carlo Ancelotti's men knowing a victory would see them ...

You can watch La Liga live on the go with your iPhone, iPad or Android device through your bet365 account. Real Madrid to win to nil at 13/8 (2.62) for a 2pt stake with bet365 Mallorca have failed to score in five of their last seven home league matches and backing Madrid to win to nil at 13/8 (2.62) should certainly appeal. The Frenchman has been in stunning form and is offered at 11/4 (3.75) to break the deadlock with Vinicius Junior available at 5/1 (6.00). Marco Asensio netted a hat-trick against his hometown club earlier in the season and is offered at 13/2 (7.50) to open the scoring. The hosts, meanwhile, are priced at 5/1 (6.00) with the draw offered at 16/5 (4.20).

Foul by Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid). 72' free_kick_won icon. Vedat Muriqi (Mallorca) wins a free kick on the left wing. 71' ...

Benzema helped himself to a double after Vinicius Junior had opened the scoring as the leaders increased their advantage over second-placed Sevilla to double figures, with arch-rivals Barcelona a further five points behind. Karim Benzema struck twice as Real Madrid went 10 points clear at the top of LaLiga with a 3-0 win at Real Mallorca. Match report as Karim Benzema follow crucial Champions League hat-trick with brace against Mallorca as Real Madrid open up commanding lead in LaLiga title race thanks to a comfortable win in the Balearic Islands

Real Madrid could face an incoming injury headache ahead of this weekend's El Clasico showdown with Barcelona.

Benzema was the only one of three injury concerns who completed 90 minutes on the night, but Ancelotti will now await an update on them, ahead of facing Barcelona on March 20. French international Ferland Mendy was also brought off in the final minutes with an injury but the main concern for Ancelotti will be centred on star man Karim Benzema. However, three points in Palma may have come at a cost for Ancelotti, with centre back Eder Militao missing out on the game due to a virus.

Karim Benzema continued his red-hot form with two goals as Real Madrid warmed up for this weekend's Clasico with a 3-0 win at Mallorca on Monday to extend ...

Mallorca's resolve broken, Benzema then took his league tally for the season to 22 goals, putting him behind only Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski (29) in Europe's top five leagues. It was to be only a temporary respite, however. On both occasions, though, the relegation-threatened hosts will have been disappointed that they didn't at least find the target.

The Brazilian was fouled by Brian Olivan inside the penalty area and Benzema stepped up to convert the spot-kick, and the Frenchman doubled his tally with an ...

Start your Independent Premium subscription today. The Brazilian was fouled by Brian Olivan inside the penalty area and Benzema stepped up to convert the spot-kick, and the Frenchman doubled his tally with an 82nd-minute header. Vinicius finally made the breakthrough 10 minutes after the restart when he converted Benzema’s pass to put the visitors ahead, and he was instrumental as his side increased their lead 13 minutes from time.

Karim Benzema added another two goals and one assist to his bulging goal contributions tally this season as Real Mardid lept to a double-digit lead atop La ...

It earns Mallorca a throw deep in the Madrid area, but the long throw is cleared. Real Madrid is on an absolute roll, and will be boosted by the PSG win. It's an early yellow card from referee Jose Sanchez and a dangerous free kick for Mallorca. The free kick is wasted, something out of the training ground to Kubo centrally who mishits it weak and wide. A missed opportunity for the hosts and the scoreline remains level. He wins a throw deep in Mallorca territory, but it's given away by Kroos. Hosts continue to frustrate Madrid with fouls and pressing. 35th min: CHANCE, Mallorca! Look out, Madrid! Ball over the top is fantastic to bypass the Madrid defense, and only a brilliant ninja tackle from Nacho kept the hosts from opening the scoring. The rebound fell to Maffeo who should have scored, but he scuffs the shot and puts it wide. Vazquez picks Baba's pocket, and Vinicius deposits it into the back of the net on a feed from Benzema. It's a similar opener to what happened against PSG, where Madrid charged down the opposition on lazy possession. A true slobbernocker through the first 45 minutes, Mallorca did its best to muck up the game, and was quite successful in doing so. Worrying for Madrid. Asensio comes on to a rousing applause from the fans of his boyhood club. More problematic, El Clasico is in six days, and this will give Ancelotti a headache over the coming week. Madrid has used all its substitutions, so the visitors will have to play with 10 men the rest of the way.

Real Madrid stretched their lead at the top of La Liga to ten points as Karim Benzema ...

Federico Valverde (CM) - 7/10 - Wiped out the counter-attacking Kubo for a yellow card. Karim Benzema (ST) - 9/10 - Saw his first big effort saved by Rico. Unselfishly played it across to Vinicius for the opener. Earned the penalty for Benzema to make it 2-0. Nacho (CB) - 8/10 - Great a last-ditch challenge to deny Rodriguez, though Real would still have gone behind if it weren't for Maffeo's poor finishing. Got into space on occasion and linked nicely with Rodrygo. Made six tackles, a game high for Real. Real took the lead around ten minutes into the second half in somewhat controversial fashion.