Karim Benzema at the double as Real Madrid stretch lead in LaLiga with victory over Celta Vigo

Karim Benzema scored two penalties and missed another as Real Madrid soared 12 points clear in LaLiga with a 2-1 win at Celta Vigo.

Benzema netted his opening spot-kick in the 19th minute before Nolito equalised for the hosts early in the second half.

The French international saw his next opportunity saved in the 64th minute but made no mistake with his third chance five minutes later as Real erased the memory of their 4-0 home humiliation by Barcelona last month.