Karim Benzema Double Seals Victory For Real Madrid Against Shakhtar

Luka Modric had two good chances to put the hosts ahead early on, but they fell behind after Benzema scored on a shocking mix-up between visiting goalkeeper Anatolii Trubin and defender Marlon.

Real Madrid topped Group D with a 2-0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League, thanks to a brace from Karim Benzema.

Real Madrid’s 1,000th goal in European football’s elite club competition was scored by Karim Benzema.

After Fernando had deservedly leveled for Shakhtar, France forward swept in a second after good work from Vinicius Junior and Casemiro.

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In the other Group D game on Wednesday, Inter Milan defeated Sheriff Tiraspol 3-1.

Luka Modric had two good chances to put the hosts ahead early on, but they fell behind after Benzema scored on a shocking mix-up between visiting goalkeeper Anatolii Trubin and defender Marlon.

Alan Patrick, who had earlier hit the post for Roberto de Zerbi’s side, brilliantly chested the ball into Fernando’s path for the equalizer, with the Brazilian forward lashing his effort past home goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and into the roof of the net.

Benzema’s second goal of the evening, however, proved decisive for the hosts, who have now won four of their last five games in all competitions.

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