Benzema scores twice to send Real Madrid to the top of La Liga

Karim Benzema has scored 21 league goals in each of his last three seasons. He will be hoping to beat his own record as he continues to shine for Real Madrid.

Real Madrid leapfrogged Atletico Madrid at the top of La Liga after a 3-0 victory at Cadiz as the footballing world is still dominated by the crumbling of the European Super League.

The match was over in the first half with Real Madrid scoring three goals before the break.

Karim Benzema netted two goals, the first was a penalty and assisted Alvaro Odriozola to score a header.

The win boosted Real Madrid's title challenge after the poor 0-0 draw away at Getafe.

The European Super League was announced on the same evening and 11 other top European sides announced their plans to create a new Super League which has crumbled already within three days.

Real president Florentino Perez has been a leading voice for the ESL saying it was formed "to save football" during a Spanish TV Show El Chiringuito de Jugones.

The La Liga giant have not officially announced their withdrawal from the Super League, despite all six English clubs doing so.

The Spanish La Liga title race is captivating this season as four clubs can still win it but Real Madrid have already booked a spot in next year's Champions League.

Zinedine Zidane's men would hope Benzema's form will help them secure the league title.

Watch Benzema's two goals and assist to help Real Madrid win 3-0 at Cadiz

HIGHLIGHTS | @Benzema scores twice and assists another in 3-0 @realmadriden win. 🙌

📺 #CadizRealMadrid pic.twitter.com/l0vFYf7DMd
— LaLiga English (@LaLigaEN) April 21, 2021