Celta Vigo 2-1 Real Madrid

Benzema injury leaves Real light up top

December 13, 2012
By Dermot Corrigan, Spain Correspondent
An ankle injury to Karim Benzema further dampened the mood at Real Madrid as Jose Mourinho's side fell to a -1 Copa del Rey last 16 first leg defeat at Celta Vigo on Wednesday night.

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Benzema limped off half an hour into the game after appearing to twist an ankle with no opponent nearby, and Madrid's woes were further compounded by second half goals from Celta's Mario ...

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