Real Madrid's Zidane: Benzema is 'best No. 9 in world'

A second half hat-trick from Karim Benzema earns Real Madrid all 3 points as they beat Athletic Bilbao 3-0 at the Bernabeu. Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane said Karim Benzema is the "best No. 9 in the world" after the Frenchman's hat trick in the 3-0 La Liga win over Athletic Bilbao. Benzema headed Madrid in front from Marco Asensio's cross just after half-time and nodded in a second when Athletic goalkeeper Iago Herrerin missed Luka Modric's corner. He saved the best until last as he chipped into an empty net after another Herrerin error in added time. Watch Serie A, MLS, Nations League, FA Cup and more streamed live on ESPN+ in U.S. The former Lyon forward has now scored each of Madrid's last...

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