Benzema scores two for Real Madrid but goes off with injury in win over Mallorca

Karim Benzema grabbed two goals and an assist but also hurt his ankle late on as Real Madrid defeated Real Mallorca 3-0 on Monday for their fourth consecutive La Liga win.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side moved on to 66 points from 28 games, extending their lead at the top to 10 points over second-placed Sevilla, who were held to a 1-1 stalemate at Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, a sixth draw in their last eight league matches.

Vinícius Júnior opened the scoring in the 55th minute after a Mallorca defender lost the ball on the edge of the box and Benzema set up the Brazilian to strike. Vinícius was then tripped inside the area 22 minutes later and Benzema converted the resulting penalty.

The French striker scored again for the visitors in the 82nd minute with a header from a Marcelo cross. Benzema appeared to get hurt in the process and asked to be substituted soon after, pointing to his left ankle.

Ancelotti must hope his talismanic forward is not out for long, with third-placed Barcelona visiting the Bernabéu for the clásico this Sunday. Benzema has scored 22 league goals this season, with Vinícius now second with 14.