Watch Karim Benzema score stunning volley as Real Madrid ease past fierce derby rivals Atletico to go eight points clear

KARIM BENZEMA shook off his injury worries to net a stunning volley as Real Madrid eased past local rivals Atletico.

The Madrid skipper missed his side’s Champions League triumph in midweek after limping off against Real Sociedad last Saturday.

But there was no sign of any rustiness as the 33-year-old skipper returned to action for Sunday’s massive Madrid derby.

And the striker opened the scoring with an exquisite right-footed volley just 16 minutes into the clash at the Bernabeu.

Marco Asensio added a second midway through the second half as Real cantered to a 2-0 win against a listless Atletico 

The result made it TEN wins in a row for Carlo Ancelotti’s men as they tightened their grip on top spot in LaLiga.

Benzema only managed the first 45 minutes but made the most of his time as he rattled home his volley from a perfect Vinicius Jr cross.

It was the 17th goal of his career against Atletico and 13th of the season to lead the LaLiga scoring chart.

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Vinicius was man of the match after nabbing another assist in the second half.

This time it was for Asensio as Real extended their 11-match unbeaten streak against their local rivals.

Ancelotti's team are currently cruising at the top of the table, eight points clear of second-placed Sevilla.

Atletico are 13 back in fourth, albeit having played a game less than leaders Real.

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