Benzema Keeps On Scoring, Madrid Stays Near Barcelona

Karim Benzema keeps scoring goals to put his World Cup heartbreak behind him

Benzema scored for the 6th time after being dropped from France’s WC squad because of an injury

It led Real Madrid to a 2-0 win at Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish league on January 22

“He came back with the same quality, He helps us a lot in attack” Madrid coach Carlos Ancelotti said

The goal allowed Benzema to join former Madrid great Raúl with 228 league goals with the club — second to Cristiano Ronaldo’s 311

It also helped Madrid get back within three points of league leader Barcelona, which earlier Sunday had defeated Getafe 1-0 at the Camp Nou

Toni Kroos sealed the victory for Madrid with a low shot from outside the area in the 90th