Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema produced an audacious back-heeled assist for Casemiro to score as they beat Espanyol 1-0 away on Sunday to capitalise on Barcelona’s slip-up a day earlier and move two points clear at the top of La Liga.

Clever Benzema assist helps Real Madrid go clear at the top

La Liga president Javier Tebas said Spanish football's return will allow people to feel a sense of normality again but it may also serve as a reminder of an uncomfortable new reality.

La Liga's new reality to bring optimism, discomfort

La Liga resumes on June 11 after a three-month absence due to the coronavirus pandemic. Real Madrid and Barcelona have been unable to pull away from each other at the top of the table while Atletico Madrid are involved in what looks like a four-way fight for Champions League qualification.

The return of La Liga: What's at stake?

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Clever Benzema assist helps Real Madrid go clear at the top

La Liga's new reality to bring optimism, discomfort

The return of La Liga: What's at stake?