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Girona 1 Real Madrid 3 (3-7 agg): Benzema brace helps secure semi-final spot

Real Madrid are through to the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey after completing a 7-3 aggregate success over Girona on Thursday.

Karim Benzema scored a superb double as Real Madrid won 3-1 at Girona to complete a 7-3 aggregate success and cruise into the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey.

A Sergio Ramos brace established a comfortable cushion for Madrid in the first leg and Benzema capitalised with two first-half strikes at Estadi Montilivi in Thursday's return.

The former France international has now hit five goals in his last three appearances as he continues to thrive under the leadership of Madrid coach Santiago Solari.