Karim Benzema scores a hat-trick in Real Madrid's 4-2 win over Almeria. The French striker joins the top 4 of the best scorers in the history of La Liga.
Real returns to eight points of FC Barcelona, who host Betis Sevilla in the evening. Elche beat Rayo Vallecano 4-0, picking up their third win of the season (1-0 in Mallorca on March 4). Andraola's players, who had just made a big move by outclassing Barca, made a large part of the match.