Video: Karim Benzema Caps Seven Minute Hattrick With Insane Overhead Kick

• Real Madrid ripped Real Valladolid into irreparable pieces to eat into Barcelona's lead at the top of the La Liga table
• The win ensures Los Merengues returned to winning ways after their disappointing defeat against Barcelona before the international break
• The pick of Madrid's six goals was an outstanding overhead kick from talisman Karim Benzema

Karim Benzema scored a seven-minute first-half hattrick as Real Madrid sent Real Valladolid to the cleaners.

The Frenchman rediscovered the form that saw him scoop the 2022 Ballon d'Or prize as he scored a quickfire hattrick to set Los Blancos on their way to an emphatic 6-0 rout.

Benzema's classy display in front of the goal was complimented by strikes from Rodrygo, Marco Asensio and Lucas Vazquez as Madrid stretched their unbeaten La Liga home run to 17 matches, per GOAL.

How did Madrid cruise past Valladolid

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Despite the comprehensive win, it was the visitors that started the game on a good note, striking the woodwork after just 10 minutes.

Ancelotti's men reacted swiftly as Rodrygo broke the deadlock eight minutes to the half-hour mark before Karim Benzema turned on the heat on Valladolid.

Further goals from Asensio and Vazquez in the second half put the icing on the cake to seal a landslide victory.

Karim the dream

The 35-year-old played the role of tormentor-in-chief against the lowly-placed Valladolid. He began his onslaught in the 29th minute with a well-steered header.

He followed it up with an immaculate 20-yard curling effort three minutes later before sealing his hat trick with an insane overhead kick in the 36th minute.

According to BBC, Benzema scored the fastest La Liga hat-trick by a Real Madrid player since Fernando Hierro in 1992.

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Benzema signs contract extension

Sports Brief reported that Karim Benzema will remain with Real Madrid for at least another season.

The French attacker was free to negotiate with other clubs in the final few months of his contract with Los Blancos.

However, Madrid have agreed on a verbal agreement with Benzema over a contract renewal. He will remain with the club until the 2023/24 season ends.