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Not on squad sheet Benzema (rest) is not on the team sheet for Tuesday's match against Real Sociedad, reports Carlos Rodriguez of the Madrid Wave.

Impact With the Copa de Rey finals and the Champions League semifinal matches coming up, Carlo Ancelotti made the decision to rest Benzema Tuesday, leaving him unavailable against Real Sociedad. He's within two goals of La Liga's golden boot race after netting a hattrick last game. With Vinicius Jr suspended, Rodrygo will likely start at striker, with Federico Valverde and Marco Asensio starting at the wings.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets hattrick in return Benzema scored three goals to go with six shots (four on target) in Saturday's 4-2 victory versus Almeria.

Impact Benzema scored his second hattrick in seven matches to come within two goals of the golden boot race in La Liga with 17. In the league, the forward has totaled eight goals in the last nine games while averaging 4.8 shots a contest. He will aim to add to his goal total with a trip to Real Sociedad on Tuesday, who have allowed three goals in the last five matches.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

🚨 REACTION 🚨 Karim Benzema rewrites history in Real Madrid win | ESPN FC

APRIL 29, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Benzema nets hat trick in Madrid win, Vinícius takes knock

Karim Benzema has scored a first-half hat trick to lead Real Madrid to a 4-2 win over Almeria in a Spanish league game that included an injury scare for forward Vinícius Júnior

APRIL 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting against Almeria Benzema (hamstring) is in Real Madrid's starting lineup for Saturday's clash against Almeria.

Impact Benzema will return to the XI up front Saturday after missing the mid-week defeat against Girona with a hamstring injury.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On team sheet for Saturday Benzema (hamstring) will be an option for Saturday's clash with Almeria.

Impact Benzema was forced to sit out midweek with a hamstring injury, but is back with the team and available for selection Saturday. With 14 goals in La Liga, he is second so far in the golden boot race with a month left on the campaign. However, injuries have kept the forward sidelined a few times and will be nowhere near his goal total from last season with 27 in the league. He is still considered one of the best strikers now, averaging 4.3 shots (two on target) and two chances created a game.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with hamstring injury Benzema was not called up by Real Madrid for Tuesday's clash against Girona.

Impact Benzema played the full 90 minutes in Saturday's win over Celta Vigo, but Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti told reporters that he's dealing with a hamstring injury and will not be available to face Girona. Rodrygo or Mariano could replace him at center forward for the game, while Benzema will hope to be able to return by next weekend's Almeria match.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes five shots in win Benzema registered five shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Celta Vigo.

Impact Benzema was active on offense as usual, but could not find the back of the net. The forward led his side in shots during the win. He still has 18 goals and four assists in 28 appearances (27 starts) in the season.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carlo Ancelotti clears up rumours of clash with Karim Benzema Carlo Ancelotti has addressed rumours of a clash with striker Karim Benzema.

APRIL 21, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Benzema available against Celta Vigo after recovering from knock Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Karim Benzema will be available for Saturday’s match against Celta Vigo after recovering from...

APRIL 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Boehly needs Real Madrid prediction to come true a week late

Todd Boehly boldly predicted a 3-0 win for Chelsea in last week’s Champions League quarterfinals first leg against Real Madrid

APRIL 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets huge numbers versus Cadiz Benzema had nine shots (one on target) and created seven chances during Saturday's 2-0 win over Cadiz.

Impact Benzema did a little bit of everything here, except for scoring, as he came close from racking up double-digit shots for the second time this season while matching his season high in chances created. The striker even struck the post once each half but this time his goals weren't necessary as his teammates did enough to guarantee Madrid an 2-0 win. Benzema will certainly hope to have better luck in front of the net during midweek's UCL quarterfinal match against Chelsea.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Depleted Real Madrid beats Cadiz before trip to Chelsea

Real Madrid has eased to a 2-0 win at Cadiz in the Spanish league despite resting several first-choice players ahead of its trip to London to face Chelsea in the second leg of the...

APRIL 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vinícius, Benzema lead Real Madrid past Chelsea 2-0 in CL

Karim Benzema has scored again against Chelsea to lead Real Madrid to a 2-0 win in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Champions League

APRIL 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bags another UCL goal Benzema scored one goal to go with five shots (three on goal) and three chances created in Wednesday's 2-0 victory against Chelsea.

Impact Benzema scored the opening goal Wednesday, a 21st minute unassisted goal from short range, his fourth in the Champions League this season. He led the team with five shots (three on target) and also created three chances for his teammates in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in defeat Benzema had one shot on target and created one chance in Saturday's 3-2 defeat to Villarreal.

Impact Coming off the back of two consecutive hat-tricks (in all competitions), Benzema had a quiet game by his standards although he would have scored were it not for a great save by Pepe Reina. Carlo Ancelotti substituted his talisman in the 59th minute with the first leg of the Champions League quarter final against Chelsea coming up on Wednesday.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benzema scoring as Madrid eyes trophies in Spain and Europe

Karim Benzema has been hampered by a series of minor injuries this season but the 35-year-old striker is once again playing like the Ballon d'Or winner as Real Madrid eyes two majo...

APRIL 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Real Madrid tops Barcelona 4-0 at Camp Nou with Benzema hat-trick

Madrid won 4-1 on aggregate to advance to the Copa del Rey final for the first time in nearly a decade.

Real Madrid tops Barcelona 4-0 at Camp Nou with Benzema hat-trick

Madrid tops Barcelona 4-0 at Camp Nou with Benzema hat trick Karim Benzema scored a hat trick as Real Madrid overturned Barcelona’s advantage in the Copa del Rey semifinals with a resounding 4-0 win at...

APRIL 5, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Madrid tops Barcelona 4-0 at Camp Nou with Benzema hat trick

Karim Benzema scored a hat trick as Real Madrid overturned Barcelona’s advantage in the Copa del Rey semifinals with a resounding 4-0 win at Camp Nou Stadium to reach the final for...

APRIL 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores hat-trick in rout Benzema scored three goals to go with seven shots (five on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 6-0 victory against Valladolid.

Impact Benzema had a great outing and was the man of the match during the easy rout at home. That was his first hat-trick of the season and he now has 17 goals in the season. The forward also led his side in shots as usual during the game.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'You're not the worst journalist I've seen': Can our writer match Benzema's training routine? Karim Benzema follows a strenuous training routine to stay in shape. We sent Real Madrid correspondent Guillermo Rai to try it out

APRIL 4, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Benzema nets 7-minute hat trick, Madrid beats Valladolid 6-0

Karim Benzema has scored a hat trick in a seven-minute span as second-place Real Madrid crushed Valladolid 6-0 in the Spanish league

APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mbappé delivers for France as captain; Lukaku nets hat trick

Kylian Mbappé has delivered for France again and this time he was wearing the captain’s armband

MARCH 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New dawn for France as Mbappé leads team against Netherlands

It seems like a new dawn for World Cup runner-up France as it begins European Championship qualifying without Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema and with Kylian Mbappé leading the te...

MARCH 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS