Karim Benzema felt Real Madrid showed great character in their Copa del Rey win over Malaga.

Real had to come from 2-0 behind to win the tie.

"The first half was difficult, but we won the game," said Benzema.

"I celebrated my goal with Higuain because we're both strikers and feel the same way about it. What characterises this team is its fighting spirit and that's why we gave our all in the second half. We fought hard."