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European roundup: Benzema hits Real Madrid hat-trick, Milan thwart Roma

29-Apr-2023 20:03:04 | The Guardian

• Real Madrid win 4-2: Barcelona play in late game
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Karim Benzema scored a first-half hat-trick as Real Madrid recovered from a disappointing midweek loss at Girona by beating lowly Almería 4-2 at home in La Liga on Saturday.

Benzema opened the scoring in the fifth minute with a close range shot from a Vinícius Júnior cross and extended Real’s lead 12 minutes later after a magnificent individual play by Rodrygo. He netted his third from the penalty spot in the 42nd minute after Lucas Vázquez was fouled inside the box.