Real Madrid overcome Barcelona

Real Madrid triumphed over Barcelona, 0x4, on Wednesday, in a match relating to the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey. The catalães beat Carlo Ancelotti's team, 1x0, in the first leg of the tie. Karim Benzema with a superb display.

The first goal of the game was scored by Vinícius Júnior, with 45 minutes already played. Vinícius Júnior reaching the landmark of twenty goals for the season.

In the 50th minute, Karim Benzema fired home Real Madrid second goal. After 58 minutes, forward doubled the lead for the merengues, from the penalty spot. After 80 minutes, Karim Benzema completed the hat-trick. With his 25th goal of the season.

Thanks to this result, Real Madrid are through to the next round of the competition.