Karim Benzema scored two penalties as Real Madrid cut Barcelona's lead at the top of LaLiga to eight points with an emphatic 4-0 win at bottom side Elche.
Ballon D'Or winner Karim Benzema announced the "end" of his international career on Monday, the day after France lost in the World Cup final to Argentina.
France's hopes of defending their World Cup crown were dealt a huge blow as Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema was ruled out of the tournament in Qatar with an injured left thigh on Saturday evening.