Karim Benzema was once again the star as Real Madrid opened up a 10-point lead at the top of La Liga with a 3-0 win away to Real Mallorca. Following a goalless first half, the striker set up Vinicius Jr for Madrid's first goal before adding a second from the penalty spot and then heading home a third after a cross from Marcelo on Monday night.

Real Madrid began by looking to control the ball, but, looking to end a run of four consecutive defeats, Mallorca put a bit of bite into their challenges and there were some tense moments on the pitch, Xinhua reports. Benzema turned well to set up Toni Kroos, who shaped well but sent his shot from outside the area high over the bar.