Real Madrid settled for two goals and won a difficult victory over its club, Espanyol, today, Saturday, in the 15th round of the Spanish Football League.
The Royal Club waited for the last moments of the first half to score the goal of progress through French defender Rafael Varane, after a series of opportunities that the team's attack failed to translate into goals.
The Real sought to settle the meeting early in the second half, but Espanyol goalkeeper Diego Lopez tackled a number of dangerous balls.
Frenchman Karim Benzema resolved the match by scoring the second goal in the 89th minute, raising his score to 11 goals in the top spot in the league's top scorer list.
Real Madrid finished the match with ten men after dismissing left-back Ferran Mende after receiving the second yellow card in the 83rd minute.
Real has 34 points from 15 games, three points behind champions Barcelona who will prepare for the summit if they beat Real Mallorca later today.