Karim Benzema

Champions League 2021: Vinicius Jr double helps Real Madrid to 5-0 win at Shakhtar Donetsk

There were plenty of Brazilians on the pitch from both sides in Kyiv but it was Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo who stole the show, having started alongside Karim Benzema up front.

Oct 20, 2021, 10:13 AM IST

UEFA Nations League: Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema lift France past Spain to title

Kylian Mbappe then grabbed the winner, 10 minutes from the end, racing on to a through ball from Hernandez and keeping his cool to slot past Unai Simon.

Oct 11, 2021, 07:20 AM IST

La Liga 2021: Real Madrid stage late comeback to win at Valencia with Vinicius Jr and Karim Benzema goals

Real Madrid levelled with a deflected strike from Vinicius in the 86th and then the Brazilian turned provider, crossing for Benzema to head home the winner in the 88th.

Sep 20, 2021, 08:09 AM IST

Karim Benzema scores hattrick in Real Madrid’s seven-goal thriller against Celta Vigo

Real Madrid recovered well, pinning Celta Vigo back, and the pressure eventually told after 24 minutes as Karim Benzema equalised with his first goal following a Federico Valverde cutback.

Sep 13, 2021, 06:50 AM IST

Euro 2020: Cristiano Ronaldo double rescues Portugal in France draw, both enter last 16

Ronaldo had already become the highest-ever scorer in Euro finals with his double against Hungary in the opening game and his two spot-kick conversions – in the 31st and 60th minutes – took him to 109 international goals, level with the record number scored by Iran’s Ali Daei.

Jun 24, 2021, 06:17 AM IST

La Liga football: Karim Benzema lifts depleted Real Madrid past Getafe

Karim Benzema had already scored in the second half and Madrid went on to win for the third time in four games in a match that was postponed from the first round as European competitions finished later than scheduled last season because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Feb 10, 2021, 10:01 AM IST

La Liga: Real Madrid slump to shocking 0-1 defeat against minnows Cadiz

Interestingly, both Barcelona and Real Madrid lost for the first time this season against modest Spanish league opposition ahead of their Champions League openers and their own Clasico clash.

Oct 18, 2020, 15:55 PM IST

Real Madrid clinch record 34th La Liga title with 2-1 win over Villarreal

Real Madrid, who are standing at the top spot with 26 wins from 37 matches, will lock horns with Leganes in their last game of the 2019-2020 La Liga season on July 20.

Jul 17, 2020, 17:30 PM IST

La Liga: Clever Karim Benzema's assist helps Real Madrid go clear at top

Real’s players embraced each other when the final whistle arrived to signal a fifth consecutive victory which took them top on 71 points after 32 games.

Jun 29, 2020, 15:42 PM IST

La Liga: Karim Benzema's stunning strike guides Real Madrid to win over Valencia

The win took second-placed Real to 62 points after 29 games, two behind champions Barca who beat Leganes 2-0 on Tuesday.

Jun 19, 2020, 09:15 AM IST

La Liga: Karim Benzema's strike helps Real Madrid win against Atletico Madrid

Karim Benzema's strike sends Madrid six points clear on the top of the La Liga table.

Feb 02, 2020, 12:26 PM IST

La Liga: Karim Benzema's brace helps Real Madrid crush Eibar 4-0

Real have now scored 16 goals without conceding any in their last five fixtures, a resounding response to their shock 1-0 defeat at Real Mallorca three weeks ago.

Nov 10, 2019, 15:05 PM IST

Karim Benzema is one of the most underrated players in the world: Thomas Tuchel

Benzema scored twice against Levante to help his side register a 3-2 win during their La Liga clash on September 14.

Sep 18, 2019, 17:47 PM IST

Gareth Bale gets red card after brace as Real Madrid draw at Villarreal

Real have picked up five points from their opening three games, one more than champions Barcelona, but Zinedine Zidane`s side are four points behind leaders Atletico Madrid, who have won all three matches.

Sep 02, 2019, 11:54 AM IST

Gareth Bale to stay after helping Real Madrid to win at Celta: Zinedine Zidane

Bale created Madrid`s opening goal, which was scored by Karim Benzema, with a superb change of pace down the left wing and was a constant threat to Celta while he also contributed to Madrid`s defensive work.

Aug 18, 2019, 12:10 PM IST

Toni Kroos helps Real Madrid defeat Celta Vigo but Luka Modric sees red

Karim Benzema put Madrid ahead in the 12th minute after a superb piece of wing play from Gareth Bale, who had earned a surprise starting berth due to injury to Eden Hazard after a close-season period of uncertainty over his future.

Aug 18, 2019, 00:21 AM IST

Karim Benzema is 'hugely important' for Real Madrid, admits manager Zinedine Zidane

Madrid, who are placed at the third spot and 13 points behind leaders Barcelona, will next lock horns with Leganes on April 16.

Apr 07, 2019, 14:38 PM IST

Manager Santiago Solari's Real Madrid future in doubt despite Valladolid win

Real have no realistic chance of a trophy after falling 12 points behind leaders Barcelona, who knocked them out of the Copa del Rey in the semi-finals.

Mar 11, 2019, 13:36 PM IST

Marco Asensio nets late Real Madrid winner as Ajax left to rue VAR decision

Benzema put Real in front when he netted on the hour-mark, but Ajax got the goal their play deserved with 15 minutes remaining as Ziyech side-footed home after a sweeping move.

Feb 14, 2019, 09:27 AM IST