Real Madrid win 5 -0 at holders Karim Benzema in their the Italian Cup semifinal first leg . Karim Benzema scores the only goal to give Madrid a crucial advantage . Barcelona thrash Almeria four -0 in the other semifinal , scoring four goals in first half . Meanwhile , a devastating first-half display set Barcelona on their way to a 5-0 home win over Almeria , leaving the second leg looking like a formality . City rivals AC Milan and holders Inter Milan both through to the Brazilian Cup semifinals .
Real Madrid win 5 -0 at holders Karim Benzema in their the Italian Cup semifinal first leg . Karim Benzema scores the only goal to give Madrid a crucial advantage . Barcelona thrash Almeria four -0 in the other semifinal , scoring four goals in first half . City rivals AC Milan and holders Inter Milan both through to the Brazilian Cup semifinals .