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Ballon d'Or winner Benzema returned to the starting lineup after missing the World Cup for France, having suffered a thigh injury the day before the start of ...

We have players in different conditions and little by little we have to get them all into good condition." "After the first half, when we did well, Valladolid played well and it was a competitive game. "Today it looked like being a draw for a long time, there were some good saves from both goalkeepers, we both played well. "In other games if you're winning 3-0, of course you want it, but I'd rather win 3-1 or 3-2 than a 0-0. [Jordi Masip](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/150792/Jordi-Masip) and Real's [Thibaut Courtois](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/134283/Thibaut-Courtois) kept the game goalless at the break. [Javi Sanchez](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/191899/Javi-Sánchez).

Karim Benzema scored twice late in the second half as Real Madrid secured a 2-0 victory at 10-man Real Valladolid to leapfrog Barcelona at the top of LaLiga ...

Real Madrid have moved to the top of La Liga after two late goals from Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema earned them a win over Valladolid.

Ronaldo, the former Brazil and Madrid star and the current owner of Valladolid, stood alongside Real Madrid president Florentino Perez in the stands during the tribute. Karim Benzema has scored a late double to hand Real Madrid a 2-0 win at Real Valladolid and move them a point clear of Barcelona at the top of La Liga. Ballon d'Or winner Benzema returned to the starting lineup after missing the World Cup for France having suffered a thigh injury the day before the start of the tournament.

After missing the last six weeks, Karim Benzema is returning to action against Valladolid, leading the line and captaining Real Madrid.

But Brazilian winger Vinicius Jr has retained his place after seeing his side exit the World Cup in the last eight. Players who lasted deep into the World Cup - Luka Modric, Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga - are on the bench. But now, he's been fully cleared for action, and will feature from the start in Madrid's first league contest since the World Cup break.

A minutes silence was observed before kick-off in the Valladolid-Real Madrid game.

[in memory of Pelé](https://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2022/12/29/official-statement-peles-passing). Video.Minute's silence in memory of Pelé 30/12/2022

Lucas Vázquez won his 200th game with Real Madrid in match in Valladolid. The academy graduate has reached this milestone after playing 293 games, ...

Following his debut in September 2015 against Espanyol, Lucas Vázquez has won a remarkable 16 titles: 4 Champions Leagues, 3 Club World Cups, 3 European Super Cups, 3 Spanish Super Cups and 3 Spanish Super Cups. His record number of wins in one season is 38 in 2016/17 and the team he beat the most times is Celta (11 wins). Lucas Vázquez won his 200th game with Real Madrid in match in Valladolid.

Real Valladolid take on Real Madrid at the Estadio José Zorrilla in LaLiga today, 30 December 2022. Kickoff is at 3:30 pm ET.

Endrick, still only 16, knows that he still has a year and a half to go before he is presented at the Santiago Bernabéu and that he must continue to mature at Palmeiras. Both Benzema and Real Madrid will be playing in five competitions in the first two months of the year. David Alaba will start in the centre of defence alongside Antonio Rudiger. [Kike](/resultados/ficha/deportista/kike/42854/) [Aguado](/resultados/ficha/deportista/alvaro_aguado/40745/) [Monchu](/resultados/ficha/deportista/monchu/40763/) [Joaquín](/resultados/ficha/deportista/joaquin/33603/) [Escudero](/resultados/ficha/deportista/escudero/19617/) [Masip](/resultados/ficha/deportista/masip/19312/) We will determine who needs rest and who needs to train. Militao is out and Rodrygo is on the bench. Carlo Ancelotti has rested Camavinga and Tchouaméni, who have had only one training session after their return.

In Madrid's first game back since the World Cup, the incident occurred in the 88th minute as Vinicius Jr was replaced by Luka Modric. As he walked past the ...

On the pitch, Madrid emerged victorious thanks to a late brace from Karim Benzema. [chanting 'Vinicius is a monkey' while one held up a racist doll](/sport/sportsnews/article-11225169/Atletico-Madrid-supporters-heard-chanting-Vinicius-monkey-ahead-Real-Madrid-match.html?ico=topics_pagination_desktop) in ugly scenes outside the Metropolitano Stadium, while further chants continued during the game. [Vinicius Jr was also the target of racist chants from Atletico fans in September](/sport/sportsnews/article-11225169/Atletico-Madrid-supporters-heard-chanting-Vinicius-monkey-ahead-Real-Madrid-match.html) [Real Madrid](/sport/teampages/real-madrid.html) winger Vinicius Jr appeared to be the target of racist abuse from Valladolid fans in his side's [2-0 LaLiga win on Friday night](/sport/football/article-11586795/Real-Valladolid-0-2-Real-Madrid-Karim-Benzemas-double-sees-Los-Blancos-top.html). The vile chants from Atletico fans came after Vinicius Jr was told to stop 'acting the monkey' after dancing during Madrid's win against Mallorca in September Vinicius Jr was the target of racist abuse from Atletico Madrid fans back in September Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr suffers alleged racist abuse during their win over Real Valladolid, with footage appearing to show the home fans aiming monkey chants at him as he was substituted in his first LaLiga game back after the World Cup

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has said La Liga “continues to do nothing” after appearing to suffer racist abuse against Real Valladolid.

Javier Tebas, president of La Liga, later responded to Vinicius with a tweet of his own. In the end it’s MY fault.” [@laliga]llevamos años luchando contra el RACISMO.

Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr on Saturday accused LaLiga of continuing to do nothing about racist fans at matches, after videos on social ...

Register for free to Reuters and know the full story The league detailed how it had addressed incidents of racist abuse towards players in the past and said it will continue to fight against "the scourge of violence, racism, xenophobia and intolerance in sport". "Racists continue to go to stadiums and watch the biggest club in the world up close and LaLiga continues to do nothing," Vinicius wrote on Twitter.

Real Madrid starVinícius Júnior criticized La Liga for its inaction toward addressing racist behavior by supporters. "Racists continue to go to stadiums and ...

"It was an unprecedented episode in football, but we are convinced that it will serve to promote a real change in the regulations." [persistent issue](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2005/may/08/europeanfootball.football) for years. Prior to Madrid's 2-1 win over rival Atlético Madrid in September, Atlético supporters [chanted](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/sep/18/atletico-real-madrid-vinicius-junior-racist-abuse), "Vinicius is a monkey" as they entered Cívitas Metropolitano. 🤙🏿 pic.twitter.com/5ztuTjP4s6 In the end it's MY fault." he wrote on Twitter (h/t The Athletic's

In what was a hard-fought 2-0 win for the team for the Spanish capital city, the Brazilian forward became a target of racial slurs and insults once more this ...

The winger had been targeted by racist slurs during the derby against Atletico Madrid earlier this season. La Liga, though, has been quick to respond to the player. He went on to criticise La Liga, accusing the Spanish footballing body of not taking enough actions to curb racism. Whether any investigation is launched into the happenings at Jose Zorrilla on Friday night remains to be seen. Vinicius, who was walking past Thibaut Courtois’ goal, celebrated the Frenchman’s goal in style only to provoke the Valladolid fans who were present right at the back of the Belgian’s goal. [Real Madrid News](https://madriduniversal.com/category/real-madrid-news/)