Real Madrid’s star ahead and captain Karim Benzema, who is ready to go away the membership after a 14-year profession on the finish of the 2022-23 season, scored within the last recreation for his facet, in opposition to Athletic Club on Sunday on the Santiago Bernabeu.
Benzema scored from a penalty after Madrid defender Eder Militao was fouled contained in the field. The French ahead, whose Madrid aim tally now stands at 354, was quickly subbed off and obtained a standing ovation from the followers.
He has secured a complete of 25 titles with Real, together with 5 UEFA Champion Trophy and 4 league titles. Benzema was honoured with the celebrated Ballon d’Or award in 2022 after enjoying a vital position in Madrid’s success within the La Liga, UEFA Champions League and the Super Cup within the 2021/22 season, scoring 44 targets.
The membership has introduced that it’s going to host an “institutional act of tribute and farewell” for Benzema subsequent Tuesday on the Real Madrid City, within the presence of president Florentino Perez.
There have been rumours circulating a couple of profitable three-year deal for Benzema from Saudi Pro League membership Al Ittihad, that can see him earn near €100 million per yr. He allegedly held talks with former teammate Cristian Ronaldo earlier than taking a call.

