Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Second-half substitute Karim Benzema scored twice as Real Madrid beat the Los Angeles Galaxy 3-1 in their International Champions Cup quarter-final match in Phoenix.
Cristiano Ronaldo was also on target for the Spanish giants, with Jose Villarreal replying for the MLS outfit.
After Ronaldo had headed against the bar in the sixth minute, Angel Di Maria gave Real a 15th minute lead after he received a pass from the Portuguese.
Ronaldo and Di Maria were involved in most of Real's good work before the break, although recent signing Isco also went close four minutes before half-time.
Benzema came on for Ronaldo at the start of the second half - and the France international striker doubled the lead in the 51st minute when he collected the ball from Isco and netted with a low shot.
Casemiro, Denis Cheryshev, Kaka and Isco all threatened to add to the lead, before Villarreal - who had struck the woodwork early on - pulled a goal back in the 63rd minute.
However, Benzema rounded off the scoring with 16 minutes remaining to make sure Real play Everton in Los Angeles on Saturday. The Galaxy will face on the same day.
PA
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments