MARCH 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
KARIM BENZEMA #9 - FORWARD - AL-ITTIHAD JEDDAH
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Examining Karim Benzema's slump. Is it as bad as it seems? Karim Benzema appears to be misfiring for Real Madrid this season. The Athletic looks at the stats to see what's going wrong for the captain
Benzema injury not serious, could feature against Liverpool Karim Benzema’s ankle injury is not serious and the Real Madrid forward could be in line to feature in their Champions League last-16 second...
MARCH 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Takes five shots in draw Benzema took five shots (one on target) in Sunday's 0-0 draw at Betis.
Impact Benzema led his side in shots as usual, but they couldn't find the back of the net to earn three points on the road. The forward could not do much other than that in the game, though. He has 13 goals in 20 appearances (19 starts) so far.
MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Barcelona takes 9-point lead after Madrid held by Betis
Barcelona has dealt another blow to Real Madrid three days after defeating its rival in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinalsMARCH 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alaba abused, Croatia coach critical following FIFA awards
Real Madrid defender David Alaba has been racially abused on social media after voting for Lionel Messi and Croatia coach Zlatko Dalić has accused FIFA of disrespect in fallout fro...FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lionel Messi wins record seventh FIFA best men's player award
Lionel Messi took home a record seventh FIFA best men's player award, while Alexia Putellas won best women's player for the second straight...FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Messi and Putellas voted best players at FIFA awards again
World Cup winner Lionel Messi has won FIFA’s Best Men’s Player award for 2022FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nets brace against Reds Benzema scored two goals and assisted once from two shots and two chances created in Tuesday's 5-2 win over Liverpool.
Impact Benzema set up Vinicius Junior's first goal, and he later bagged a second-half brace to put the game completely out of reach. The Frenchman has the ability to make a huge impact even in games where he doesn't stand out, and he has netted 13 goals in 18 starts between Liga and Champions League play.
FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Young Vinícius, veteran Benzema make perfect duo for Madrid
Vinícius Júnior and Karim Benzema are proving to be the ideal attacking partners for Real Madrid with their mixture of youth and experienceFEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Real Madrid routs Liverpool 5-2 in CL stunner at Anfield
While both Real Madrid and Liverpool are rightly considered Champions League royalty there can only be one kingFEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting Tuesday Benzema (undisclosed) was named to the starting XI versus Liverpool on Tuesday.
Impact Benzema has played just once in the club's last three contests as he deals with some knocks. Still, when fit, the forward has racked up six goals on 27 shots (11 on target) and two assists in seven matches since returning from the World Cup. Benzema should continue to serve as the focal point of the Real Madrid attack heading into Tuesday's UCL matchup.
FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Karim Benzema injury: Progress & potential return date for Real Madrid striker The latest news, progress and injury updates on Karim Benzema ahead of Real Madrid’s Champions League last 16 first leg clash with Liverpool...
FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Available for UCL match Benzema (undisclosed) was called up by Real Madrid for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Liverpool.
Impact Benzema missed Saturday's win over Osasuna and was only able to participate in partial training with his teammates on Monday, according to Diario AS. Benzema will return to the starting lineup on Tuesday if he's fit enough, or Rodrygo could continue at center forward in his place if necessary.
FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Familiar faces deliver again with Benzema absent —but there's room for a new name, too With Karim Benzema absent, Real Madrid relied on tried and tested alternatives in attack, but youth player Alvaro Rodriguez also impressed
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Vinícius turns playmaker to cue Madrid's 2-0 win at Osasuna
Vinícius Júnior has turned playmaker to set up a late breakthrough and help Real Madrid win at Osasuna 2-0 in the Spanish leagueFEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Arsenal faces Emery; Bayern visits Gladbach
Arsenal has to regroup quickly after losing Wednesday’s Premier League meeting with Manchester City as the London club travels to Aston Villa for a lunchtime kickoff against its fo...FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Benzema and Kroos to miss Real Madrid's match against Osasuna Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema will not be available for Saturday’s La Liga encounter against Osasuna. Benzema scored twice in Real’s 4-0...
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Converts two PKs against Elche Benzema scored two penalty goals, had 10 shots (four on target) and created three chances during Wednesday's 4-0 win over Elche.
Impact Benzema was very active throughout this contest, racking up double-digit shots for the first time this season and putting up a penalty clinic during the first half with two beautiful conversions to expand his side's lead to three goals. That's now six goals and two assists over the last six league appearances for the striker, a great sign for Madrid ahead of some very important domestic and European matchups.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Benzema surpasses Raúl as Madrid beats last-place Elche
Karim Benzema converted two first-half penalty kicks in Real Madrid’s 4-0 win over last-place Elche and became the team’s second-highest scorer in the Spanish league with 230 goalsFEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Plays in Club World Cup Benzema (hamstring) started and scored a goal in Saturday's victory against Al-Hilal in the Club World Cup Final.
Impact Benzema missed Real Madrid's last La Liga game against Mallorca on Feb. 5 due to a hamstring injury, but he was able to play an hour in the Club World Cup and should return to the starting lineup back in the league against Elche on Wednesday.
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Real Madrid beats Al Hilal to win record 8th FIFA Club World Cup
Vinícius Júnior and Karim Benzema led Real Madrid to its record-extending eighth Club World Cup title on Saturday.FEBRUARY 11, 2023
Real Madrid beats Al-Hilal 5-3 to win 8th Club World Cup
Vinícius Júnior has scored twice and assisted Karim Benzema to lead Real Madrid to its record-extending eighth Club World Club titleFEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Messi, Mbappé and Benzema battle for FIFA Best Player award
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Karim Benzema make up the three-player shortlist for the 2022 FIFA Best Men’s Player award.FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Messi, Mbappe and Benzema battle for FIFA Best Player award
It’s Lionel Messi vsFEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
