MADRID: Carlos Soler scored three penalties as Valencia thrashed Real Madrid in an extraordinary La Liga match on Sunday.
Karim Benzema put visitors Real ahead from long range before Soler equalized from a penalty that was retaken following an encroachment.
Valencia was awarded another spot-kick when Sergio Ramos handled, Soler completing his hat-trick.
Reigning champion Real was looking to move one point behind Spanish top-flight leaders Real Sociedad before the international break.
But Zinedine Zidane’s side remains four points off the summit after this heavy defeat, although it does have a game in hand.
(With inputs from Agencies)
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