Karim Benzema

La Liga Report: Karim Benzema puts Ronaldo-less Real Madrid back on top with a win against Eibar

Despite the absence of Ronaldo and Bale through injury and suspension respectively, Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane rested a host of other first-team regulars ahead of Tuesday`s Champions League last 16, return leg away to Napoli.

Mar 04, 2017, 23:17 PM IST

Premier League: Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says Gunners don't need striker Karim Benzema

During a press conference,Wenger explained that the press linked Benzema to Arsenal because the striker is a Frenchman.

Jan 31, 2017, 14:44 PM IST

Copa del Rey: Real Madrid crash out of tournament despite 2-2 draw against Celta Vigo

Real`s hopes of turning the tie around were dealt a huge blow when Danilo`s own goal handed Celta to lead on the night just before half-time.

Jan 26, 2017, 09:11 AM IST

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane blames himself for club's poor show, seeks quick solution of collapse

Worryingly for Zidane, Madrid`s lacklustre display in midweek came about despite the fact he picked almost a full strength side.

Jan 20, 2017, 14:02 PM IST

Copa del Rey: Real Madrid manage to draw 3-3 against Sevilla, progress into quarter-finals

a Cristiano Ronaldo-less Real looked set for defeat for the first time in eight months Sevilla lead 3-1 inside the final 10 minutes.

Jan 13, 2017, 08:52 AM IST

Cristiano Ronaldo hits 500th goal as Real Madrid reach FIFA Club World Cup final

The European champions will now play shock finalists, J-League champions Kashima Antlers at Yokohama International Stadium on Sunday for yet another title.

Dec 15, 2016, 22:54 PM IST

UEFA Champions League, GW 6 Round-up: Real Madrid concede top spot to Borussia Dortmund; Leicester receive 5-0 thrashing

The round of 16 draw will be held on Monday in Nyon.

Dec 08, 2016, 13:07 PM IST

Champions League 2016: Real Madrid strike late on Cristiano Ronaldo's homecoming, progress to last 16

Real still need to beat Borussia Dortmund at home in two weeks` time to top Group F after the Germans thrashed Legia Warsaw 8-4.

Nov 23, 2016, 11:20 AM IST

La Liga: Real Madrid's misfiring 'BBC' under pressure

Atletico Madrid host Malaga after falling from top spot last week to fifth after losing 1-0 at Sevilla, their first defeat of the season in all competitions.

Oct 27, 2016, 19:49 PM IST

French prosecutors press sex-tape case against former Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse

Cisse and Benzema were both arrested last year over their alleged attempt to blackmail Lyon midfielder Mathieu Valbuena with a tape of Valbuena and his girlfriend.

Oct 14, 2016, 23:24 PM IST

Real Madrid equal Barcelona's La Liga record with 2-0 win over Espanyol

It was the 16th straight league victory for Madrid, going back to last season, thus matching Pep Guardiola`s Barcelona record in 2010-11 season.

Sep 19, 2016, 13:05 PM IST

James Rodriguez may make last Real Madrid appearance in Celta Vigo game

When Benzema and Ronaldo return, Rodriguez will be further away from Zidane`s plans.

Aug 26, 2016, 16:23 PM IST

Euro 2016: In Karim Benzema's absence, France find new hero in Antoine Griezmann

After France soaked up a heavy spell of German pressure, the hosts got the breakthrough in first-half injury time when Schweinsteiger handled.

Jul 08, 2016, 15:18 PM IST

Left out due to sex tape scandal, Karim Benzema watches Euro 2016 opener

France's highest scorer who is currently active, Karim Benzema watched the match from afar as France vs Romania kicked off Euro 2016.

Jun 11, 2016, 14:53 PM IST

Karim Benzema says Didier Deschamps `bowed to racists` over Euros snub

Benzema's path to the French Euro 2016 squad was cleared when legal restrictions stopping him playing on the same team as Valbuena were lifted.

Jun 01, 2016, 08:48 AM IST

100 beckons for BBC: Ronaldo, Bale and Benzema need two more strikes for century of goals

In La Liga alone, the three stars scored a combined 78 goals, two more than in 2014-15, to establish their best mark in the three seasons they have played together.

May 20, 2016, 22:42 PM IST