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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

Takes four shots against Barca Benzema took four shots (two on target) and created a chance in Sunday's 2-1 El Clasico defeat against Barcelona. He also made two clearances in the match.

Impact Benzema was dangerous as always up front on Sunday, but he wasn't able to make the breakthrough to salvage a result in this Clasico, and Real Madrid is now all but guaranteed to hand the La Liga title off to Barcelona at the end of the season. Benzema enters the international break having taken 15 shots (five on target) across his last three appearances in all competitions.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in El Clasico Benzema (foot) is in the starting XI for Sunday's clash against Barcelona.

Impact Benzema picked up a foot injury during the Round of 16 win against Liverpool on Wednesday, however looks to of recovered and is starting for El Clasico. He had scored last match against Barcelona and has been in good scoring form of late, generating five goals and one assist in the last five games.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Barcelona hosts Madrid; Arsenal can stretch lead

Barcelona hosts Real Madrid in the Spanish league aiming to deal a heavy blow to its rival’s title defense

MARCH 19, 2023 • Associated Press

Vinícius to face Araújo again in Camp Nou 'clasico'

Vinícius Júnior will get another shot at trying to get past Barcelona defender Ronald Araújo on Sunday in a “clasico” match that will impact the Spanish league title race

MARCH 18, 2023 • Associated Press

Madrid gets Chelsea, City to meet Bayern in Champions League

Real Madrid’s path to another Champions League title will have to go through Chelsea in the quarterfinals for the second straight year

MARCH 17, 2023 • Associated Press

Napoli, Benfica look ready to slay giants in Champions League quarterfinals

Though Manchester City and Real Madrid dominated the Champions League round of 16, Napoli and Benfica established themselves as serious thre...

MARCH 15, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Napoli, Benfica look ready to slay giants in Champions League quarterfinals

Real Madrid beats Liverpool to reach Champions League QF

There was no historic comeback for Liverpool

MARCH 15, 2023 • Associated Press

Scores then comes off injured Benzema scored one goal to go with six shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Liverpool. He also picked up a foot injury and was forced to be sub...

Impact Benzema was just coming off an ankle injury, now has picked up a foot injury right after scoring the team's first goal Wednesday. With El Clasico Sunday, the forward would not want to spend any more time sidelined in what has been an injury plague season for him. He will get further evaluated after the match, with a slight chance that Rodrygo can start up top against Barcelona if Benzema has to sit out.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In starting XI Benzema (ankle) was named to the starting XI versus Liverpool on Wednesday.

Impact Benzema returns following a one-match stint on the sidelines due to his ankle problem. In nine appearances since returning from the World Cup, the forward has racked up eight goals on 38 shots (15 on target), three assists and 20 chances created. Whenever he features, Benzema should be the focal point of the attack where he'll offer top-end fantasy production.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start against Liverpool Benzema (ankle) was seen training with the team Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash against Liverpool.

Impact Benzema trained fully with the team Tuesday and looks good to go for the second leg match versus Liverpool. The forward's only two goals and one assist this season in the Champions League came against Liverpool during the first leg, providing three of the five goals scored for Real Madrid last outing. Despite an injury plague season. Benzema is still averaging 4.6 shots a game with six goals and three assists in the last eight contests.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid beats Espanyol 3-1, eyes Liverpool and clasico

Vinícius Júnior sparked Real Madrid’s 3-1 comeback over Espanyol in the Spanish league

MARCH 11, 2023 • Associated Press

Unavailable versus Espanyol Benzema will miss Saturday's match against Espanyol due to a swollen ankle, coach Carlo Ancelotti announced.

Impact Benzema won't be an option for this one but could be available against Liverpool midweek. Rodrygo will play as a false-nine in relief.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: City, Liverpool in action; Madrid has Espanyol

Manchester City will try to keep the pressure on English Premier League leader Arsenal when it plays at Crystal Palace

MARCH 10, 2023 • Associated Press

Benzema to miss Espanyol game, expected back for Liverpool

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says Karim Benzema will miss Saturday’s Spanish league match against Espanyol because of an ankle injury but the striker should be ready to play u...

MARCH 10, 2023 • Associated Press

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

MARCH 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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 semifinals

MARCH 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 • FOX SPORTS

Lionel Messi wins record seventh FIFA best men's player award

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 2022

FEBRUARY 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 experience

FEBRUARY 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 king

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • Associated Press

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