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Champions League Group D: Benzema double leads Real to ugly win over Shakhtar

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November 3, 2021 Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior in action REUTERS

Karim Benzema struck twice to lead Real Madrid to an unconvincing 2-1 home win over Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday and move the Spanish side provisionally three points clear at the top of Champions League Group D.

Real, who beat Shakhtar 5-0 in Ukraine last month, lead the standings with nine points, three more than Moldova's Sheriff who face Inter Milan later on Wednesday.

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