Karim Benzema’s double took Real Madrid top of Group D as they held off a spirited Shakhtar Donetsk side in the Champions League.

Benzema tapped in the opener to record Real’s 1,000th goal in European football’s elite club competition.

The France forward swept in a second following good work from Vinicius Junior and Casemiro after Fernando had deservedly levelled for Shakhtar.

Inter Milan won 3-1 at Sheriff Tiraspol in Wednesday’s other Group D game.