Soccer-Benzema on the spot to give Real nervy win at Celta


Soccer Football - LaLiga - Celta Vigo v Real Madrid - Estadio de Balaidos, Vigo, Spain - April 2, 2022 Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior in action with Celta Vigo's Joseph Aidoo REUTERS/Miguel Vidal

VIGO, Spain (Reuters) -Karim Benzema converted two penalties and missed another one as Real Madrid earned a nervy 2-1 win at Celta Vigo to put the LaLiga leaders one step closer to the title.

Real extended their lead atop the standings to 12 points over second-placed Sevilla and 15 clear of Barcelona ahead of their closest rivals' meeting on Sunday.

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