Karim Benzema scores two more, Raphael Varane stands tall as Madrid reach Copa semis

Karim Benzema's brace gave him five goals in his last three games and 15 for the season, three more than he had all of last campaign Real Madrid eased into the Copa del Rey semi-finals with two sweet Karim Benzema strikes setting up a 3-1 win on the night and 7-3 progression on aggregate. Positives Madrid survived Girona's fast start and matched their opponents' intensity. Second, two further pieces of evidence that Benzema is the most in-form No. 9 around at the moment secured passage to the last four. Marcos Llorente's performance and goal in midfield was another big plus. Coach Santiago Solari now has almost a full squad...

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