Karim Benzema struck a hat-trick as Actual Madrid thrashed arch-rivals and league leaders Barcelona 4-0 to succeed in the Copa del Rey ultimate in gorgeous style in Wednesday’s El Clasico.Barcelona, who have been on the lookout for a fourth successive Clasico victory this season, seemed set for the ultimate having edged a 1-0 win within the first leg of the semi-final in Madrid final month. However after dominating the early levels of the second leg they fell aside in unlikely style to lose 4-1 on mixture.Vinicius Jr gave Actual the lead in first-half stoppage time following a lightning counter-attack and the semi-final was turned on its head when Benzema stroked a shot into the nook 5 minutes into the second half from a Luka Modric go.Eight minutes later Vinicius was fouled within the space and Benzema thumped his penalty previous Marc-Andre Ter Stegen. With jeers echoing across the Camp Nou, Barcelona tried to reply but it surely was Actual Madrid who seemed the extra seemingly so as to add to their tally with Benzema unstoppable.Learn MoreEl Clasico highlightsLive updatesShow newest updates
1680730379Highlights: Benzema hat-trick seals win1680730228Highlights: Benzema converts penalty for three1680729852Osasuna awaitReal Madrid will face Osasuna within the Copa del Rey ultimate in Sevilla on April 6.Los Blancos are huge favourites however laboured to a 1-1 draw with their opponents on the Bernabeu in March, earlier than a 2-0 LaLiga win in Pamplona.1680729433Highlights: Benzema’s very good end for 2-01680728989Next up for Actual MadridVillarreal are on the town on Saturday night time however, in actuality, Los Blancos will probably be very a lot centered on going through Chelsea within the Champions League in seven days’ time.The Blues are set to nominate Frank Lampard as their new interim supervisor…1680728664This tweet couldn’t sum up Actual Madrid’s mentality any better1680728418Highlights: Actual Madrid take the leadRemember, this got here in opposition to the run of play!1680728109FULL TIME! Barcelona 0-4 Actual Madrid (1-4 agg.)A Clasico masterclass from Actual Madrid!REUTERS168072799390+2 minutes: Fati booked for taking Asensio out on the counter.Madrid in no rush to take this kick!