Benzema joins Moreno and Loren as LaLiga Santander’s top scorer Real Madrid fended off a late surge from Granada to claim a 4-2 victory on Saturday afternoon at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid. Los Blancos had things on cruise control for much of the contest, with Karim Benzema, Eden Hazard – his first in the Bernabeu — and Luka Modric all etching their names on the scoresheet. But Granada would make it a nervy finish for the home supporters with a pair of goals before James Rodriguez scored in stoppage time to extinguish any thoughts of a comeback draw. With injuries plaguing his team at the left-back position, coach Zinedine Zidane was forced to do some reshuffling, so normal right-back Dani Carvajal switched sides in defence. Meanwhile, Alphonse Areola came in for Thibaut Courtois in goal, while Gareth Bale enjoyed a return to the team after not featuring in the Champions League in midweek. Things started with a bang. A counterattack for Los Blancos ended with a fantastic pass from Bale using the outside of his foot to an onside Benzema, who calmly slotted home for the 1-0 opener. Real Madrid were flying every time they came forward and…