Real Madrid left it late but saw off a spirited Elche 2-1 at the Alfredo Di Stefano stadium in a 2020-21 La Liga game to keep their title hopes alive.

Karim Benzema was the hero for the reigning champions as the Frenchman scored twice after the break, cancelling out Dani Calvo's goal for the visitors.

Los Blancos struggled to create too many clear-cut opportunities, but Benzema was guilty of missing a gilt-edged chance in the opening stanza. The visitors punished them Real Madrid for their profligacy when Calvo broke the deadlock in the 61st minute by heading in a corner.

With the holders amping up the pressure, Benzema equalised with a header of his own and then volleyed a sensational strike into the far post in the 91st minute.

Real Madrid survived another scare and secured all three points to keep up the pressure on league leaders Atletico Madrid. On that note, let's have a look at the Real Madrid player ratings:

Source: sportskeeda.com

BDST: 1401 HRS, MAR 14, 2021
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