Real Madrid and Karim Benzema are better, thanks for them. On the verge of crisis ten days ago after their disappointment in Mallorca (1-0), the Merengues have just won the Club World Cup and won against Elche (4-0), the bottom of La Liga, for return to eight points behind FC Barcelona, the leader.
The now ex-international scored two penalties, his 229th and 230th goals in La Liga, which allow him to exceed Raul’s 228 goals and become the second top scorer in club history in the league. Cristiano Ronaldo (311 achievements) is still far ahead.
KB9 (35) could have scored at least two more times in the game but proved to be back to form after a right thigh injury earlier this month.
“A fantastic career”
“He’s a complete player, not just a striker,” commented his coach Carlo Ancelotti. He combines well with his teammates, he is always ready in the box and he is a player who helps us a lot in possession. Karim is having a fantastic career, and I hope he can continue like this, because all of “Madridism” wants him at this level. »
Especially against Liverpool at Anfield next Tuesday, during an appetizing round of 16 first leg of the Champions League.