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Real Madrid 3 Napoli 1: Goals from Karim Benzema, Toni Kroos and Casemiro saw Los Blancos come back from behind

Serie A side took the lead in the last 16 of the Champions League after Lorenzo Insigne scored from 35 yards out

REAL MADRID stormed to take control of their last 16 Champions League showdown with Napoli after coming back from behind.

The visitors took a surprise lead at the Bernabeu when Lorenzo Insigne caught Keylor Navas off guard from range.

 Lorenzo Insigne gave Napoli the lead from 35 yards out
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Lorenzo Insigne gave Napoli the lead from 35 yards outCredit: EPA

The 23-year-old struck from 35 yards out and bent the ball around the Madrid keeper who was off his line and slightly off-centre in his goal.

But Los Blancos responded ten minutes after Insigne's eight-minute opener as Karim Benzema nodded home Dani Carvajal's cross.

Zinedine Zidane's side managed to get hold of the scruff of the game and took the lead four minutes after the break.

 Karim Benzema nodded Real Madrid level ten minutes after going behind
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Karim Benzema nodded Real Madrid level ten minutes after going behindCredit: Getty Images
 Benzema celebrated after the instant response
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Benzema celebrated after the instant responseCredit: Reuters

Cristiano Ronaldo weaved his way to the byline before picking out Toni Kroos on the edge of the box who fired it in.

Los Blancos then took full control ahead of the second leg in Italy after a wonderful volley from Casemiro, whose effort dipped into the bottom corner from the edge of the box.

 Toni Kroos leaped in the air in celebration after putting Los Blancos ahead
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Toni Kroos leaped in the air in celebration after putting Los Blancos aheadCredit: AP:Associated Press
 Casemiro showed great technique as his goal-scoring striker was hit on the full volley
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Casemiro showed great technique as his goal-scoring striker was hit on the full volleyCredit: Rex Features
 The midfielder's goal capped off a terrific comeback for Madrid
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The midfielder's goal capped off a terrific comeback for MadridCredit: Getty Images
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