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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 title

FEBRUARY 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 • FOX SPORTS

Messi, Mbappé and Benzema battle for FIFA Best Player award

Messi, Mbappe and Benzema battle for FIFA Best Player award

It’s Lionel Messi vs

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • Associated Press

Madrid's Benzema and Courtois not going to Club World Cup

Real Madrid will go to the Club World Cup without six injured players

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • Associated Press

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

MATCHDAY: Man City at Spurs; Milan derby; Bayern seeks win

Manchester City can capitalize on Arsenal’s surprise 1-0 loss to Everton when it travels to Tottenham

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • Associated Press

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 injuries

FEBRUARY 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

Real Madrid has lost ground to Barcelona at the top of the Spanish league after a 0-0 home draw with third-place Real Sociedad

JANUARY 29, 2023 • Associated Press

Vinícius scores, Madrid beats Atletico in extra time in Copa

Vinicius Junior scored in extra time to help Real Madrid come from behind and defeat 10-man Atletico Madrid 3-1 to secure a spot in the Copa del Rey semifinals

JANUARY 26, 2023 • Associated Press

All Goals Matchday 18 LaLiga Santander 2022/2023

JANUARY 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Benzema keeps on scoring, Madrid stays close to Barcelona

Karim Benzema keeps putting his World Cup disappointment behind him

JANUARY 22, 2023 • Associated Press

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

Karim Benzema is ready to put his World Cup disappointment behind him by winning yet another trophy with Real Madrid

JANUARY 14, 2023 • Associated Press

Real Madrid striker Benzema taking future 'year by year' Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema says he is taking his future “year by year” as he enters the final six months of his contract with the Spa...

JANUARY 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ronaldo left off FIFA award list headed by Messi, Mbappé

Cristiano Ronaldo was left off the the 14-player shortlist for the annual Best FIFA Men’s Player award for the first time, with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé among those selected

JANUARY 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Madrid beats Valencia on penalties in Super Cup semifinal

Real Madrid is one game away from defending its Spanish Super Cup title after defeating Valencia 4-3 in a penalty shootout in Wednesday’s semifinal in Saudi Arabia

JANUARY 11, 2023 • Associated Press

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

Karim Benzema moves level with Real Madrid legend in La Liga scoring charts Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema equalled Alfredo Di Stefano’s record of 227 La Liga goals against Villarreal

JANUARY 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Setién's Villarreal beats Real Madrid 2-1 in Spanish league

Villarreal has beaten Real Madrid 2-1 in a vibrant Spanish league match that will help rehabilitate the reputation of former Barcelona coach Quiqué Setién

JANUARY 7, 2023 • Associated Press

Karim Benzema's brace sends Real Madrid to top of table | LaLiga Highlights | ESPN FC

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 standings

DECEMBER 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.