MADRID: Real Madrid defeated Levante 3-2 in La Liga on Saturday with goals from Karim Benzema and Casemiro.

Benzema headed Real in front after 25 minutes. The French forward struck again a few minutes later after latching on to a pass from James Rodriguez.

Brazil midfielder Casemiro stretched Real’s advantage right before halftime.

Levante hit back shortly after the interval through former Madrid forward Borja Mayoral.