Frenchman Karim Benzema scored in support of the third successive game and his twin either aspect of halftime was sufficient to secure a comfortable victory in support of Jose Mourinhos men hostile to the be with bed aspect.Champions Barcelona can re-open a seven-point conduct Sunday but look a complicated jaunt to Sevilla.Benzema has struggled to stand down a regular place all the rage the Real opening lineup, but has built up a useful understanding with Emmanuel Adebayor, who is on advance from Manchester City.He scored as soon as an Alvaro Arbeloa pass halfway through the former partly and added a jiffy as soon as the break.Real are taking on Lyon all the rage the Champions League all the rage midweek and Mourinho did not chance Pepe, Xabi Alonso and Cristiano Ronaldo, who is eager to take place fit in support of the carry on 16 fasten.Earlier, downgrading battlers Almeria grabbed a valuable spit counter to Atletico Madrid.