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Carlo Ancelotti saluted complete Karim Benzema after the Real Madrid captain became the clubs second-highest LaLiga scorer of all time.The striker struck twice from the penalty spot in Wednesdays commanding 4-0 win over bottom side Elche, taking his Spanish top-flight tally for the club to 230 goals surpa sing Rauls 228 with only Cristiano Ronaldo netting more on 311.Marco Asensio and Luka Simisola Shittu Jersey Modric were also on target as Ancelottis side closed the gap on league leaders Barcelona to eight points.And the Italian paid tribute to his in-form number nine, who has now been directly involved in 15 goals in his last 14 appearances for Madrid (12 goals, three a sists).Karim is not just a striker, the Italian said. He is very complete, he combines well Wendell Carter Jersey today especially with Rodrygo. He is always ready in the area and helps us a lot in po se sion.His career is fantastic and hopefully he can continue. Real Madrid wants him at this level.Every game is good to gain confidence. When you win 3-0 and relax, there can be problems and I dont want it. The Devon Dotson Jersey moment is good. We must maintain this dynamic of concentration and commitment. Ancelotti also defended his decision to bench Modric, who completed the rout with a wonderful strike 10 minutes from time, as Dani Ceballos, Eduardo Camavinga and Cristiano Felicio Jersey Federico Valverde comprised Madrids three-man midfield.The head coach highlighted the importance of rotation with his squad aiming to chase down Barca, while a blockbuster Champions League last-16 tie with Liverpool is also on the horizon.Modric is untouchable for me and for everyone. Everyone is important, and I have total confidence in everyone, Ancelotti said. I have to rotate because its a very demanding season.The statistics say that Toni Kroos scored Lauri Markkanen Jersey against Athletic Bilbao when coming off the bench in last months 2-0 win and that, today, Modric has scored coming off the bench. From there, they can contribute goals.