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Benzema on historic goal involvement pace for high-flying Real Madrid

Karim Benzema played a part in four Real Madrid goals during a 6-1 win over Mallorca on Wednesday, bringing his season tally to 15 goal involvements in six La Liga matches.

The French forward also reached the 200-goal domestic milestone for his club with a second-half finish to further his outstanding Santiago Bernabeu legacy.

Real Madrid moved ahead of Atletico Madrid at the top of La Liga with their victory, remaining unbeaten in the division this term.

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Benzema's historic pace

Benzema's 15 goal involvements (eight goals and seven assists) are the most for a player in La Liga through six matches this century.