Real Madrid makes comeback from 0-2 down against Sevilla, edging closer to league title

By Sana Noor Haq, CNN

Updated 1200 GMT (2000 HKT) April 18, 2022

Karim Benzema celebrating what could be Real Madrid's title-sealing goal.

(CNN)Karim Benzema scored an extra-time winner to complete a dramatic comeback for Real Madrid against Sevilla to win 3-2 at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium on Sunday, edging closer to its 35th La Liga victory.

Sevilla achieved an early lead within the first 21 minutes of the match thanks to Ivan Rakitić, who scored a fortuitous free kick that slid through the Madrid barrier.Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois failed to clear the ball barely four minutes later, letting Sevilla add to its tally with a strike from Erik Lamela — who pounced on the deflection to capitalize.The host was 2-0 up going into the second half, but Madrid showed signs of breaking Sevilla's momentum with a cleared attempt from star forward Benzema.Los Blancos managed to finally break through in the 50th minute, when substitute Rodrygo got into the box and got on the end of a cross from defender Dani Carvajal. Read MoreDespite a questionable disallowed goal from Vinícius Jr. due to a handball ruling from the video assistant referee (VAR), Madrid leveled the match with a superb finish from Nacho Fernández in the 82nd minute in the box from a Carvajal pass.The match seemed set for a draw when yet another moment of late-game Madrid magic occurred.Benzema laid the ball off for Rodrygo in the 92nd minute, who drove along the right side of the box and passed it back to the Frenchman who controlled it, took two touches and smashed the ball through four Sevilla bodies to seal the comeback for Real.It was Benzema's 25th league goal this season and his 39th goal in 39 games on the year. It also marks the second late