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Stunning Benzema strike crowns Real win over Valencia to pile pressure on Barcelona

Benzema fired into the bottom corner to give Real the lead on the hour mark after inspired play by Eden Hazard. [Reuters]

Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema scored one of the goals of the season as they beat Valencia 3-0 at home on Thursday to stay in touch with La Liga leaders Barcelona, but the visitors were left fuming after having a goal ruled out following a VAR review.

The win took second-placed Real to 62 points after 29 games, two behind champions Barca who beat Leganes 2-0 on Tuesday.

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