Ronaldo praises strike partner Benzema

Both of the France international's goals were sandwiched between strikes from Ronaldo, who took his tally to 13 for the season and earned his 22nd hat-trick in the Spanish top flight.

Benzema came under fire from sections of the home support earlier in the campaign after Madrid's sluggish start to the season, which included defeats to Real Sociedad and city rivals Atletico.

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