Goals from Benzema and Kroos ensure that Real Madrid claim a crucial 2-0 win over Valencia.
They took the lead earlier on when Benzema strike superbly to beat Valencia’s Domenech from 20 yards out.
Valencia failed to register a single shot in the first period while Madrid’s dominance increased when Kroos doubled their lead just before half time, meaning that Madrid are five points behind Atletico.
Valencia,for the time being, remain in 12th position.
