Benzema brace sends Real Madrid into Copa del Rey semi-finals

Real Madrid are into the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey following a 3-1 win at Girona on Thursday.

Karim Benzema scored twice and Marcos Llorente added a third as Madrid went through 7-3 on aggregate.

They join Barcelona, Valencia and Real Betis in the last-four.

Barca are chasing a record fifth consecutive cup title, but Madrid are gaining momentum, having won six out of their last seven games, with the resumption of the Champions League just around the corner.

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