Madrid's Benzema and Courtois not going to Club World Cup
Real Madrid will go to the Club World Cup without six injured playersFEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
KARIM BENZEMA #9 - FORWARD - AL-ITTIHAD JEDDAH
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Will miss Mallorca game Benzema (hamstring) is unavailable for Sunday's match versus Mallorca.
Impact Benzema picked up an injury in the past game and won't be involved a few days later. He'll have more than a week to recover for the next fixture. Vinicius, Rodrygo, and Marco Asensio will form the frontline in this one.
FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Benzema to miss Mallorca game, doubtful for Club World Cup
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says Karim Benzema and Éder Militão will miss Sunday's Spanish league match at Mallorca due to minor injuriesFEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Limps off injured Thursday Benzema limped off the pitch and was replaced in the 60th minute of Thursday's match 2-0 win over Valencia with a suspected hamstring injury.
Impact Benzema was taking his latest shot after which immediately grabbed his hamstring and looked in serious discomfort. The forward was immediately replaced and limped his way out and straight into the tunnel accompanied by a staff member. That could be a massive blow for Los Blanco given the upcoming restart of the Champions League. Benzema was having a terrific game setting both goals for his team before the injury.
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Creates three chances in draw Benzema took two shots (one on target) and created three chances in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Real Sociedad.
Impact Benzema couldn't extend his scoring streak to four La Liga games in a row on Sunday, but he's still taken multiple shots in all 11 of his league appearances this season, and in three of his four UCL games as well. He's averaging 4.6 shots (2.1 on target) per 90 minutes across the two competitions.
JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Madrid frustrated by Sociedad, loses ground to Barcelona
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JANUARY 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Benzema keeps on scoring, Madrid stays close to Barcelona
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Scores goal against Athletic Benzema took four shots and scored a goal in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Athletic Club. He also created two chances and won one of one tackles in the match.
Impact Benzema opened the scoring with a volleyed effort on Sunday and has now netted in three consecutive league matches, as well as in five of his last six appearances in all competitions. He's already missed three different spells of this season with hamstring/thigh issues, yet he still has nine goals in just 10 La Liga games.
JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Benzema leads Madrid against Barcelona in Super Cup final
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Scores penalty against Villarreal Benzema took three shots and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Villarreal. He also made a clearance, created two chances and won one of two tackles in the match.
Impact Benzema converted from the spot to briefly equalize Saturday's game, and he's up to three goals on nine total shots (four on target) and four chances created across his two La Liga games since the World Cup.
JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Setién's Villarreal beats Real Madrid 2-1 in Spanish league
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DECEMBER 30, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Benzema nets 2, Madrid wins 1st game after World Cup break
Karim Benzema has scored two late goals to lead Real Madrid to a tough 2-0 win at 10-man Valladolid that provisionally puts the team atop the Spanish standingsDECEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets restarted with brace Benzema scored two goals on six shots (three on target) while creating two chances during Friday's 2-0 victory over Real Valladolid.
Impact Benzema clearly didn't miss a beat over the international break and decided he'd grab a couple of goals Friday against Valladolid in La Liga's return to play. With the result, he now has seven tallies in eight starts to go with one assist and is a borderline must-start for fantasy purposes whenever Madrid take the pitch. Next up for the striker is a trip to Villareal.
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
In starting XI Benzema (thigh) will feature in the starting XI versus Valladolid on Friday.
Impact Benzema gets his first start since Oct. 29 against Elche due to his lingering injury concerns that also cost him the chance to play at the World Cup. Still, when fit the forward figures to be a lock for the starting XI where he should be the focal point of the attack.
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Liverpool in 'chasing' mood, Madrid at Valladolid
Liverpool will look to gain ground on the top four of the Premier League when it hosts LeicesterDECEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Barcelona, Madrid resume Spanish league fight post World Cup
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Expected to return Friday Benzema (hamstring) is expected to return for Friday's trip to Valladollid, manager Carlo Ancelotti told reporters."When he got back he was fine, he started working with the team....
Impact Benzema was the subject of a variety of issues over the World Cup break. He was initially reported to have aggravated a serious hamstring injury before Madrid said he only had a minor issue. It appears the Ballon d'or winner is set to return to the pitch to kick off the second half of La Liga, where he will look to build on his five goals in just seven appearances before the World Cup break.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
