Real Madrid break Barcelona's record with 40th unbeaten game

Zinedine Zidane's team set a new Spanish record thanks to Karim Benzema's agonisingly late equaliser at the death to overtake their rivals.

Real Madrid broke Barcelona's record unbeaten run in extraordinary circumstances thanks to a 3-3 draw with Sevilla in the Copa del Rey on Thursday.

Karim Benzema’s last-gasp effort in an enthralling contest saw Zinedine Zidane’s side reach the 40-game mark without defeat.

They are now clear on their own at the top of that particular Spanish roll of honour, having edged ahead of their eternal rivals from Camp Nou.