Karim Benzema scored his second goal in three games to help lead Real Madrid to a 1-0 victory over Espanyol on Sunday afternoon.

The French forward put the visitors ahead in the 47th minute with a powerful shot from outside the box that beat goalkeeper Edu Garcia.

Benzema has been in sensational form this season and has already scored nine goals in just 15 matches for Los Blancos.

He now leads the league with seven goals and is one of the key players in their bid to win their fourth consecutive La Liga title.

Real Madrid currently sit top of the table with 62 points after 18 matches, but they face a tough run of fixtures in the coming weeks.

They will travel to Getafe next week before hosting Barcelona in what could be a crucial match in the title race.

But Benzema's performance against Espanyol was a reminder of why he is considered one of the best strikers in world football.

He showed great composure on the ball and was able to create space for himself and find the back of the net.

His partnership with Lucas Vazquez and Gareth Bale also looked strong,Bundesliga Tracking with the trio combining well to create chances for each other.

Overall, it was a good day for Real Madrid and Benzema as they look to continue their dominance in Spanish football.

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