Benzema’s late goal gives Madrid 1-0 win at Rayo, grows lead

Published February 26, 2022 11:50 AM

By JOSEPH WILSON
Associated Press

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Karim Benzema has scored late to snatch Real Madrid a 1-0 win at Rayo Vallecano and extend its lead of the Spanish league. Benzema unlocked Rayo’s defense in the 83rd minute after an assist by Vinícius Júnior. The victory lifted Carlo Ancelotti’s side nine points clear of second-place Sevilla. Atlético Madrid took a stand against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine before beating Celta Vigo 2-0 with messages of “Stop War” and lighting its stadium in the yellow and blue colors of the Ukrainian flag. Enes Unal scored his third brace in four matches to give 10-man Getafe a 2-2 draw with Alavés.

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