Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) – Player Karim Benzema scored three goals, through which he contributed to Real Madrid’s victory over Valladolid, 0/6, in a match that was held on the grounds of the “Santiago Bernabeu” stadium, on Sunday evening, within the round competitions. The 27th in the Spanish League (La Liga).
The French striker needed 6 and a half minutes to score the “hat-trick”, as he scored the second, third and fourth goal for the “Al-Merengue” team, in the 29th, 32nd and 36th minutes.
Benzema’s hat-trick against Valladolid is the fastest in terms of time throughout his football career, according to the Opta website, which specializes in sports statistics.
Karim Benzema reached goal No. 14 in the “La Liga” competition, this season, in second place on the scorers’ ladder, 3 goals behind leaders Robert Lewandowski, Barcelona striker.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, increased its score in the Spanish League standings, by reaching the 59th point, 12 points away from its rivals, the Catalan team.