With the points practically in the bag, Real Madrid will look back on a job well done, restricting Hercules to two or three chances with a makeshift defence and putting the away side to the sword with two clinical strikes from Karim Benzema who really has looked like a 30 million euro striker tonight. It hasnt just been the two goals, his link-up play and movement off the ball has been exemplary tonight.
Real Madrid Vs Hercules: Ozil Free-kick Almost Makes It Three
With the match peetering out in intensity, Mesut Ozil almost made it three with a looping free-kick that Calatayud did well to tip over the bar. The keep has been about the only Hercules player that can leave the Bernabeu turf with his head held high tonight. Substitute Sami Khedira also had a half-chance after Adebayor had made a nuisance of himself but his shot rolled agonisingly past the post.
Can Karim Benzema get his hattrick goal? He certainly deserves it.
See More:
