He fired in from a James Rodriguez pass before having to wait almost a minute to have his goal confirmed as video officials looked at whether he was offside.
Benzema went to celebrate his strike with ZidaneAP:Associated PressZidane before a match which fired them into the finalEPAAncelotti owned the previous record of 35 games unbeatenGetty Images
Karim Benzema had earlier fired Real in front before sprinting over to celebrate with fellow Frenchman Zidane.
After booking a spot in Sunday’s final against Japanese side Kashima Antlers, Zidane said: “We got what we came for – a place in the final.
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“The first part of the match was a bit complicated with the tempo. The field was hard and the ball did not pass well, so we had some difficulty.
“The second half was much better, with chances for us. However, we had to kill the game and did it in the end with Cristiano Ronaldo.
Zidane urges his team on in the World Club Cup semiAP:Associated PressRonaldo smiles as his celebrations are cut short after netting for RealGetty Images
“We know it will be a difficult game on Sunday, because it is against a Japanese team which is at home. However, we are prepared and motivated to get this trophy.
“The important thing is to rest because we have few days to prepare the final. Now we think only of being in the final and the trophy we can achieve.
“We have come from far away and we can have a celebration party if we win.”
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