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CL: Benzema scores late as Real Madrid edge Sporting Lisbon to enter last 16

<p>Karim Benzema's late header ensures Real Madrid beat Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon 2-1 to seal place in knockout stages of Champions League</p>

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Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema (second from left) celebrates a goal with teammates during the Champions League match against Sporting CP at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon last night. Pic/AFP

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema (second from left) celebrates a goal with teammates during the Champions League match against Sporting CP at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon last night. Pic/AFP

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema (second from left) celebrates a goal with teammates during the Champions League match against Sporting CP at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon last night. Pic/AFP
Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema (second from left) celebrates a goal with teammates during the Champions League match against Sporting CP at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon last night. Pic/AFP

Lisbon: Substitute Karim Benzema headed a late winner as holders Real Madrid secured their place in the knockout stages of the Champions League with a 2-1 victory over 10-man Sporting Lisbon at Estadio Jose Alvalade.

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