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Benzema surpasses Puskas in Real Madrid scoring charts

Karim Benzema has surpassed Ferenc Puskas in Real Madrid's all-time scoring charts after scoring twice in a 3-0 victory over Valencia.

The Blancos made it two wins from two since the return of La Liga by putting Albert Celades' side to the sword at an empty Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday night.

Zinedine Zidane's men came into the contest high on confidence following Sunday's 3-1 win against Eibar, during which Benzema failed to score despite playing the full 90 minutes.

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The 32-year-old looked as though he might also be shut out by Valencia's defence for 60 minutes, before he produced an expert finish after being played through by Eden Hazard.