With a goal by Vini Jr. and Benzema’s hat-trick, Real Madrid thrash Barcelona and advance to the Copa del Rey final

O Real Madrid is a Copa del Rey finalist. This Wednesday, the team commanded by Ancelotti thrashed Barcelona 4-0, in a classic valid for the return of the semifinal of the competition. In the first leg, the Catalan team had scored 1-0. The goals of the game that took place at Camp Nou were scored by Vini Jr. and Benzema (three times).

Thus, Real makes the final of the Copa del Rey against Osasuna, who eliminated Athletic Bilbao, 2 to 1 on aggregate. The decision is scheduled to take place on May 6.

The Madrid team returns to the field on Saturday against Villarreal. The match, valid for the Spanish Championship, takes place at the Santiago Bernabéu, at 4 pm. Barça already has an appointment with Girona, on Monday, at the same time.

🙌 WE ARE IN THE FINAL! 🙌
🏁 FP: @FCBarcelona_es 0-4 @RealMadrid (Global 1-4)
⚽ @vinijr 45’+1′, @Benzema 50′, 58′ (p), 81′#ElClásico | #Emirates pic.twitter.com/D6XfHnXdri

— Real Madrid CF (@realmadrid) April 5, 2023

Real Madrid had the disadvantage on the scoreboard after losing the first leg by 1 to 0. However, the problem was solved in the first half stoppage time. Rodrygo recovered the ball in defense after the opponent’s attack and went on a quick counterattack. He played for Vini Jr., who paired with Benzema, received it in the area and swelled the net.

On the way back for the second half, Benzema scored the second, extending Real’s lead in the fifth minute. Minutes later, Vini Jr. suffered a penalty, being tackled by Kessie. In the penalty kick, Benzema didn’t give Ter Stegen a chance and made it 3 to 0. The move that closed the rout also featured Vini.

The Brazilian got rid of the marking well and played for the area in the middle of Barcelona’s defense. The Frenchman was in front of the goal and scored the fourth goal of the game, at 35 minutes.