Real Madrid's Karim Benzema: Scores Twice in Win

Benzema attempted a team-high five shots, two on goal, and ran his La Liga goal total to seven during Real's 4-1 thrashing of Eibar.

Analysis:

Benzema has played 20 La Liga matches this season and has now scored seven goals, compared to 19 goals in his first 20 matches a year ago. Which begs the question: could this finally be the spark that Benzema has waited for all season? The goals snap a 7-match goal-less drought that stretches back almost two months in La Liga play. It should be noted that the goals were scored without teammates Christiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bales in the lineup, but it was nonetheless an encouraging sign. Real take on the porous Real Betis defense next.