Karim Benzema made history on Wednesday night as he became the first Real Madrid player since Ferenc Puskas in 1963 to score a hat-trick at the Camp Nou, as his side knocked out arch-rivals Barcelona in the Copa del Rey semifinals.
Benzema has been in scintillating form this season, and his performance against Barcelona was no different. He scored all three of his goals in the second half, helping Real Madrid to a 4-0 victory over their bitter rivals.
The victory was a sweet one for Real Madrid, who have endured a difficult season so far, with injuries and poor form affecting their performances. But their win over Barcelona has given them a much-needed boost, and they will now look to use this momentum to push on in the Copa del Rey and in La Liga.
