Madrid, Apr 29: Karim Benzema scored two second-half goals as Spanish leader Real Madrid closed in on its first league title in four years by strolling to a 3-0 victory over Sevilla on Sunday.
The France striker struck twice in quick succession early in the second half as Madrid bounced back from its Champions League semifinal exit to Bayern Munich.
Madrid provisionally moved 10 points clear of Barcelona, which must win at Rayo Vallecano later Sunday to keep its slim chances of a fourth straight league trophy.
Cristiano Ronaldo extended his league record goal total to 43 with a first-half opener that was the Portugal forward's 57th goal of the season at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.
