Luka Modric concluded the party after Jude Bellingham’s opener – Getty image Jude Bellingham was on the score sheet as Real Madrid delivered a sensational 4-1 win against Villarreal, to make huge title statement. The win took Carlo Ancelotti’s side to the top of the La Liga table, placing them one point ahead of title rivals Girona.
Luka Modric concluded the party after Jude Bellingham’s opener – Getty image Bellingham’s goal through a powerful header marked his 13th in the current campaign, while Rodrygo Goes extended Real Madrid’s lead before halftime, securing. However, Villarreal succeeded in displaying some strength after the break, with Jose Luis Morales finding the net. But Real Madrid swiftly responded to regain control. Brahim Diaz’s run and finish reinstated their two-goal lead, and Luka Modric sealed the victory with his 13th consecutive season scoring a league goal for Los Blancos.
The 2022 Ballon d’Or winner appeared to tweak something when unleashing a shot at Giorgi Mamardashvili’s goal. He was then substituted in the match which Real Madrid won 2-0. Before being substituted, Benzema got an assist in Marco Asensio and Vinicius Junior’s goals. It has now emerged that he felt an issue in his right thigh, and a proper assessment of the injury is expected today, February 3. 
Speaking to reporters after the match, Real Madrid’s coach Carlo Ancelotti said; “It seems that Militao is not going to make it for Sunday. The Benzema thing seems milder, as a precaution. It is what happens when you play every three days without time to recover.”