When you have to mark the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, and Karim Benzema, more often than not the defense comes out on the losing end.
The attacking trio combined to give Real Madrid a first half lead over Valencia on Sunday, as Benzema finished off a series of beautiful passing for a brilliant team goal.
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The play went Benzema, Bale, Ronaldo, and back to Benzema, as the French striker was the beneficiary of two silky no-look passes to put Real ahead.
Absolutely thrilling display by BBC. Two no-look passes (@garethbale11 and @Cristiano) set up BENZEMA. 1-0 #LaLiga https://t.co/G9ioidQbe0
— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) January 3, 2016
Benzema has now scored nine goals in his past six games for Real, as the striker continues to produce despite off-the-field distractions and reported turmoil with his manager Rafa Benitez.