Real Madrid reached the Copa del Rey closing for the primary time since 2014 as a Karim Benzema hat-trick and a Vinicius Junior strike earned a 4-0 Clasico victory over Barcelona at Camp Nou and a 4-1 triumph on mixture.
Eder Militao’s personal purpose on the Bernabeu had Barca heading into Wednesday’s second leg with a 1-0 benefit, however Vinicius’ purpose in first-half added time acquired Madrid again into the tie.
Carlo Ancelotti’s males then took over after the break, Benzema placing them forward with a elegant end earlier than coolly changing from the spot after Vinicius was felled.
The reigning Ballon d’Or winner clinched his hat-trick late on to dump the 31-time winners out and set Madrid as much as meet Osasuna within the showpiece match on May 6.
Barca began brightly with Sergi Roberto and Raphinha seeing early efforts foiled, although alert defending was wanted by Ronald Araujo on the different finish to disclaim Vinicius.
Tempers had been beginning to fray in a sometimes high-charged encounter, Xavi booked for dissent earlier than Gavi and Vinicius had been cautioned for a fracas in midfield. The guests remained targeted, although, to stage the tie simply earlier than half-time.
After Courtois made an excellent cease to disclaim Robert Lewandowski, Madrid flew up the opposite finish, and although Jules Kounde initially blocked Vinicius’ shot, it crept over the road to make it 1-1 on mixture.
Ancelotti’s facet took the lead shortly after the break, Luka Modric teeing up Benzema to expertly stroke into the bottom-left nook.
Madrid then landed a killer blow shortly after, Franck Kessie bringing Vinicius down within the field for a penalty earlier than Benzema stepped up and ruthlessly slotted into the bottom-right nook.
Benzema sealed his hat-trick with 10 minutes to play, delicately dinking over Marc-Andre ter Stegen to ship his group cruising into the ultimate.
Source: www.anews.com.tr