Karim Benzema, author of a hat-trick at Camp Nou, enters the history of the Clasico

Karim Benzema also marked his name in the history of the Clasico. By participating very actively in the qualification of Real Madrid on the lawn of FC Barcelona (4-0), this Wednesday evening in the semi-final second leg of the King’s Cup, the 35-year-old French striker became the first Madrid player to register a hat-trick at Camp Nou since Ferenc Puskás in 1963.”It is a reference for all of us. Every time he plays by our side, we have to enjoy it“, said Fede Valverde at the end of the match at the microphone of Real Madrid TV.

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“We all know what he gives on the pitchadded the Uruguayan international midfielder. Every time he always wants more” After a start to the season marred by injuries, Karim Benzema, author of his 14th, 15th and 16th goals in a Clasico this Wednesday evening, finds the rhythm of last season and an efficiency which had allowed him to lift the Ballon d’Or after winning their fifth Champions League and the 2022 Spanish league.

“The work he did during the international break helped him a lot. He is in optimal physical condition, and with the qualities he has, he creates differences, necessarilysaid Carlo Ancelotti at a press conference. He remains one of the best players in the world. Not just attackers. Can he go for another Ballon d’Or? And why not ?”

Karim Benzema celebrates one of his Camp Nou goals

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Since the end of the World Cup in Qatar, which he missed due to injury a few days before the France-Australia opening match (4-1), Karim Benzema has once again become the striker who traumatizes defenses. In four months of competition, the former Lyonnais has scored 19 goals in all competitions (9 in La Liga, 3 in the Champions League, 4 in the King’s Cup, 2 in the Spanish Super Cup and 1 in the Club World Cup). In two matches, he scored six goals. That’s good for Real Madrid, the money-time of their season starts now.

“We know Karim’s qualities and the importance he has for Real Madridunderlined Emilio Butragueño, another legend of the Merengue, to Brand. If he is in good shape, we obviously have a better chance of achieving our goals.“Chelsea, who learned the hard way about Karim Benzema’s hyper-efficiency last season in the C1 quarter-finals (note: 4 goals in 2 matches for the Frenchman) and who will find the Merengues in a week, is a new once warned.

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