Champions League: Zidane taking no chances with Benzema v Atalanta
3 years, 10 months ago

Champions League: Zidane taking no chances with Benzema v Atalanta

The Hindu  

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has said he will not be taking any risks with striker Karim Benzema when his side plays away to Atalanta in Wednesday's Champions League last-16 first leg, even with his side seriously short on striking options. Benzema, Real's top scorer with 17 goals in all competitions, was one of nine players injured for Saturday's La Liga match away to Real Valladolid, where it scraped a 1-0 victory to move within three points of leader Real Madrid. "We're not going to take any risks with Benzema because there's a long way to go in the season, and many games left to play," Zidane told reporters. Spanish newspaper Marca said on Saturday that Real has suffered a total of 41 injuries this season, in addition to five players missing games after testing positive for COVID-19.

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Benzema files defamation suit against France's interior minister over Muslim Brotherhood allegations
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Benzema files defamation suit against France's interior minister over Muslim Brotherhood allegations

Hindustan Times  

Karim Benzema has filed a defamation lawsuit against France's Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin, who accused the soccer star of having links to the Muslim Brotherhood. French football player Karim Benzema and a picture of French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Darmanin said in October that Benzema had “a notorious link" to the Brotherhood — a pan-Arab Islamist …

Benzema to leave Real Madrid, to play last match against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday
1 year, 7 months ago

Benzema to leave Real Madrid, to play last match against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday

The Hindu  

Real Madrid’s star forward and captain Karim Benzema will leave the club after a 14-year career at the end of the 2022-23 season. “Real Madrid CF and our captain Karim Benzema have agreed to end his brilliant and unforgettable period as a player for our club. “Karim Benzema’s career at Real Madrid has been an example of behaviour and professionalism, …

Real Madrid relying on injury-hit Benzema for more European glory
1 year, 9 months ago

Real Madrid relying on injury-hit Benzema for more European glory

Firstpost  

Benzema missed Madrid’s La Liga win over Espanyol on Saturday with an ankle issue but is expected to return to face Liverpool at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday in the Champions League last 16 second leg clash. Karim Benzema has formed an essential part of Real Madrid’s Champions League success, but there are doubts over whether his team can rely …

Champions League: Will Karim Benzema deliver for Real Madrid?
1 year, 9 months ago

Champions League: Will Karim Benzema deliver for Real Madrid?

Live Mint  

Karim Benzema has formed an essential part of Real Madrid's Champions League success, but there are doubts over whether his team can rely on him to extend their European domination this season. Benzema missed Madrid's La Liga win over Espanyol on Saturday with an ankle issue but is expected to return to face Liverpool at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday …

Real Madrid relying on injury-hit Benzema for more European glory
1 year, 9 months ago

Real Madrid relying on injury-hit Benzema for more European glory

The Hindu  

Karim Benzema has formed an essential part of Real Madrid’s Champions League success, but there are doubts over whether his team can rely on him to extend their European domination this season. Benzema missed Madrid’s La Liga win over Espanyol on Saturday with an ankle issue but is expected to return to face Liverpool at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday …

Benzema to miss Espanyol game, expected back for Liverpool
1 year, 10 months ago

Benzema to miss Espanyol game, expected back for Liverpool

The Hindu  

Karim Benzema will miss Saturday’s Spanish league match against Espanyol because of an ankle injury, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday, adding that the French striker should be ready to play upcoming games against Liverpool and Barcelona. Benzema has been plagued by minor injuries this season, which comes after a stellar 2021-22 campaign when he led Madrid to …

Karim Benzema Takes Dig at France Boss Didier Deschamps With Cryptic Tweet
2 years ago

Karim Benzema Takes Dig at France Boss Didier Deschamps With Cryptic Tweet

News 18  

Karim Benzema posted a cryptic tweet with the caption ‘Cause once you look at it, you know!’ after his agent, Karim Djaziri shared information about Benzema’s medical tests. I have written my story and ours is ending.” Karim Benzema was part of the World cup squad that travelled to Qatar but was ruled off with a thigh injury before the …

Karim Benzema calls full time on international football career
2 years ago

Karim Benzema calls full time on international football career

Al Jazeera  

The 35-year-old Real Madrid striker missed France’s attempted defence of their World Cup title due to injury. French striker Karim Benzema has announced his retirement from international football on his 35th birthday, a day after Les Bleus lost to Argentina on penalties in the World Cup final. #Nueve pic.twitter.com/7LYEzbpHEs — Karim Benzema December 19, 2022 He was recalled for Euro …

Karim Benzema ruled out of World Cup final by Didier Deschamps
2 years ago

Karim Benzema ruled out of World Cup final by Didier Deschamps

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Didier Deschamps has ruled out the prospect of …

Karim Benzema returns to Real Madrid training after injury which ruled Frenchman out of World Cup
2 years ago

Karim Benzema returns to Real Madrid training after injury which ruled Frenchman out of World Cup

Daily Mail  

Karim Benzema has returned to training with Real Madrid after the injury which forced him to withdraw from the World Cup in Qatar, with the Ballon d'Or winner still listed as a part of France's squad for the tournament. Benzema was ruled out of the World Cup after sustaining a thigh injury during France's first full training session in Qatar. …

Karim Benzema is a 'LONG WAY from being 100 per cent fit and far from rejoining France' in Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

Karim Benzema is a 'LONG WAY from being 100 per cent fit and far from rejoining France' in Qatar

Daily Mail  

Karim Benzema has been pictured arriving at the La Reunion Roland-Garros airport ahead of his alleged holiday on the unique island in the middle of the Indian Ocean. The Real Madrid striker - who was ruled out of the World Cup after sustaining an injury during France's first full training session in Qatar - was pictured touching down on Tuesday …

Karim Benzema is OUT of the World Cup after new injury in training
2 years, 1 month ago

Karim Benzema is OUT of the World Cup after new injury in training

Daily Mail  

Karim Benzema's World Cup dreams are over after he was ruled out of the tournament after suffering an injury in training. Karim Benzema's World Cup dream is reportedly over after suffering an injury on Saturday Benzema suffered a thigh injury in his first full training session after prior fitness issues In a message on Instagram Benzema said he had to …

France’s star striker Karim Benzema out of World Cup with injury
2 years, 1 month ago

France’s star striker Karim Benzema out of World Cup with injury

Al Jazeera  

Star forward hurt the quadriceps on his left thigh during a training session on Saturday and will need weeks to recover. France’s World Cup hopes have taken a huge blow with the news that star striker Karim Benzema is out of the tournament after tearing a muscle in his left thigh during training on Saturday. “After hurting the quadriceps on …

La Liga: Benzema aiming to get back into the groove against Getafe
2 years, 3 months ago

La Liga: Benzema aiming to get back into the groove against Getafe

The Hindu  

Karim Benzema returned for Real Madrid after injury, only to find a new contender on his throne as the deadliest player in Spain, in the shape of Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski. The French forward, a front-runner for the Ballon d’Or after leading Madrid to La Liga and Champions League glory last season, finished as the top flight’s leading scorer with 27 …

Carlo Ancelotti refuses to rule out Karim Benzema from Real Madrid's derby against Atletico
2 years, 4 months ago

Carlo Ancelotti refuses to rule out Karim Benzema from Real Madrid's derby against Atletico

Daily Mail  

Karim Benzema could be back for Real Madrid's derby date with city rivals Atletico a week on Sunday, according to boss Carlo Ancelotti. But in the press conference ahead of Real Madrid's league match at home to Real Mallorca, Ancelotti said Benzema could return before the international break. Karim Benzema could be back as early as next week after being …

Karim Benzema out for a month after an injury in Real Madrid's Champions League win over Celtic
2 years, 4 months ago

Karim Benzema out for a month after an injury in Real Madrid's Champions League win over Celtic

Daily Mail  

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema is set to miss the rest of the month's action after being diagnosed with two thigh injuries sustained during his side's Champions League match at Celtic on Tuesday. Benzema was substituted on the half-hour mark of the European champions' 3-0 win at Celtic Park and a medical report released by Real on Wednesday said the …

Champions League: Karim Benzema and Real Madrid dominate end-of-season awards after Paris triumph
2 years, 7 months ago

Champions League: Karim Benzema and Real Madrid dominate end-of-season awards after Paris triumph

Daily Mail  

Real Madrid's win over Liverpool in Paris on Saturday brought the curtain down on one of the most dramatic Champions League campaigns in recent memory - and capped one of the most astonishing runs to the trophy of all time. Real Madrid's Champions League final win vs Liverpool capped an incredible campaign Yet it was not only Carlo Ancelotti's men …

Champions League: Benzema keeps Madrid alive despite 4-3 loss to City
2 years, 8 months ago

Champions League: Benzema keeps Madrid alive despite 4-3 loss to City

India TV News  

It was the coolest of penalties at the end of one of the wildest matches in Champions League history. With his cheekily dispatched “Panenka,” Karim Benzema might just have kept Real Madrid's chances alive against Manchester City in the semifinals. The English champions led 2-0 after 11 minutes, with Kevin De Bruyne making a late run into the box to …

Karim Benzema to Miss El Clasico and France Friendlies
2 years, 9 months ago

Karim Benzema to Miss El Clasico and France Friendlies

News 18  

Real Madrid’s top scorer Karim Benzema will miss the Clasico against Barcelona and the upcoming France internationals with a calf injury, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday. Benzema was included in the France squad announced on Thursday by Didier Deschamps for friendlies against Ivory Coast on March 25 and South Africa on March 29. It’s a small injury, but it …

Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema doubtful for Villarreal ahead of PSG clash
2 years, 11 months ago

Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema doubtful for Villarreal ahead of PSG clash

The Hindu  

Real Madrid is hoping Karim Benzema will be fit to play in next week’s highly anticipated clash with Paris Saint-Germain. That Champions League round-of-16 tie in Paris on Tuesday will pit Madrid against the team of former nemesis Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé, the player many in Spain hope will become Madrid's next star. READ | But, first, Madrid will …

Euro 2020: France Cannot Be Dependent on Karim Benzema, Warns Hugo Lloris
3 years, 7 months ago

Euro 2020: France Cannot Be Dependent on Karim Benzema, Warns Hugo Lloris

News 18  

France cannot become dependent on the returning Karim Benzema if they are to become European champions three years after winning the World Cup, captain Hugo Lloris said on Tuesday. Real Madrid striker Benzema was a surprise call-up in the squad for Euro 2020 after a hiatus of more than five years following a row with coach Didier Deschamps. France were …

Zidane will not leave Real Madrid, says Karim Benzema
3 years, 7 months ago

Zidane will not leave Real Madrid, says Karim Benzema

India TV News  

Real Madrid star Karim Benzema does not believe head coach Zinedine Zidane will leave Santiago Bernabeu amid growing doubts. Zidane is widely expected to leave Madrid after a second spell in charge of La Liga giants, with former club and Serie A powerhouse Juventus a possible destination. After claiming three consecutive Champions League titles and the La Liga trophy in …

Zidane tight-lipped over Real Madrid future
3 years, 7 months ago

Zidane tight-lipped over Real Madrid future

The Hindu  

Zinedine Zidane refused to confirm whether he will still be in charge of Real Madrid next season after the Spanish giant ended the season empty handed. Zidane's side finished two points behind La Liga champion Atletico Madrid, with a total of 84, following Saturday's 2-1 victory over Villarreal. READ: Local media reports have speculated that the Frenchman would walk away …

Zidane refuses to address Real future ahead of La Liga title showdown
3 years, 7 months ago

Zidane refuses to address Real future ahead of La Liga title showdown

The Hindu  

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane would not be drawn on his future ahead of the side's final La Liga game of the season against Villarreal on Saturday. If Real wins and city rival Atletico fails to emerge victorious away to Valladolid, then Zidane's side will be crowned champion. READ|A tletico Madrid favourite to lift La Liga crown, feel former players …

Zidane rejects report he has told Real players about Madrid exit
3 years, 7 months ago

Zidane rejects report he has told Real players about Madrid exit

The Hindu  

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane played down reports linking him with an exit from the club following his side's 1-0 victory at Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. The win means Real go into the final day of the season still in the title race, two points behind league leader Atletico Madrid who has 83. Zidane's side hosts Villarreal next Sunday on …

Zidane says he will make decision on his future easy for Real Madrid
3 years, 8 months ago

Zidane says he will make decision on his future easy for Real Madrid

The Hindu  

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has said he will make any decision that the it wishes to take about his position "easy" for the club. The Frenchman, who has won three Champions League trophies and two La Liga titles in two spells as Real coach, could find his future under threat should Real end the season trophyless. What I will …

Zinedine Zidane’s message for Real Madrid players overheard at training ahead of Chelsea clash
3 years, 8 months ago

Zinedine Zidane’s message for Real Madrid players overheard at training ahead of Chelsea clash

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Zinedine Zidane’s passionate speech to his Real Madrid …

Zidane in awe of his players as Real targets fourth Champions League final
3 years, 8 months ago

Zidane in awe of his players as Real targets fourth Champions League final

The Hindu  

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said he is constantly surprised by his players' capacity to overcome difficulties as the team aims for a fourth Champions League final in six years in Wednesday's semifinal second leg away to Chelsea. "We've had a lot of difficulties but you have to take your hat off to this team," Zidane told a virtual news …

Real Madrid have the ‘character’ to overcome Chelsea in Champions League, says Zinedine Zidane
3 years, 8 months ago

Real Madrid have the ‘character’ to overcome Chelsea in Champions League, says Zinedine Zidane

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said he is …

Champions League: Karim Benzema's volley earns Real Madrid 1-1 draw to leave semi-final tie against Chelsea in balance
3 years, 8 months ago

Champions League: Karim Benzema's volley earns Real Madrid 1-1 draw to leave semi-final tie against Chelsea in balance

Firstpost  

Christian Pulisic grabbed Chelsea a deserved away goal in a soaking wet contest at Valdebebas but they might regret not pulling away, with the struggling Timo Werner again missing a golden chance. Madrid: Karim Benzema came to Real Madrid’s rescue again on Tuesday, his acrobatic volley earning them a 1-1 draw against an impressive Chelsea side in the first leg …

UEFA Champions League: Zinedine Zidane Glad Real Madrid Still Alive after Early Chelsea Onslaught
3 years, 8 months ago

UEFA Champions League: Zinedine Zidane Glad Real Madrid Still Alive after Early Chelsea Onslaught

News 18  

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane admitted he was relieved to finish Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final first leg against Chelsea with his side still in the tie following a 1-1 draw after being outplayed for large parts of the game. Real were on the back foot early on and went behind to Christian Pulisic’s goal but equalised thanks to a brilliant …

Madrid turns focus from Super League to Champions League
3 years, 8 months ago

Madrid turns focus from Super League to Champions League

The Hindu  

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane wants nothing to do with the Super League. Tuesday’s first leg against Chelsea in Madrid comes after widespread backlash against the attempt to create the new Super League, which had Madrid president Florentino Pérez as one of its masterminds. Madrid is playing in the Champions League semifinals for the ninth time in the last 11 …

Champions League: Zinedine Zidane says talks of Real Madrid getting banned due to ESL involvement ‘absurd’
3 years, 8 months ago

Champions League: Zinedine Zidane says talks of Real Madrid getting banned due to ESL involvement ‘absurd’

Firstpost  

Madrid: Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane on Monday hit back at calls for his club to be banned from the Champions League for their part in the failed European Super League proposals, saying the suggestion was “absurd”. UEFA threatened the clubs with “consequences” before the plans fell apart, but Zidane said any thoughts of a Champions League ban were misplaced. …

Zidane tight-lipped on Super League question
3 years, 8 months ago

Zidane tight-lipped on Super League question

The Hindu  

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane refused to comment on the proposed new European Super League, spearheaded by club president Florentino Perez, ahead of Wednesday's trip to Cadiz in La Liga. "That's a question for one person, the president," he told a news conference on Tuesday. The Frenchman also said the dressing room had not been talking about any proposed UEFA …

Exhausted Real won't rest on laurels at Anfield, says Zidane
3 years, 8 months ago

Exhausted Real won't rest on laurels at Anfield, says Zidane

The Hindu  

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has said his side will not seek to just cling on to their 3-1 lead when they visit Liverpool in Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg despite recently admitting his players are exhausted. Real head into the decider at Anfield following a run of six consecutive wins in all competitions and on a high after …

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane hopes Saturday not the end of Lionel Messi's Clasico career
3 years, 9 months ago

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane hopes Saturday not the end of Lionel Messi's Clasico career

The Hindu  

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said he hopes that Saturday's 'El Clasico' meeting between his side and Barcelona will not be the last time Lionel Messi plays in the fixture. The Barca captain's contract expires this summer and his future is up in the air having been linked with a move away ever since his attempts to leave the club …

LaLiga: Zinedine Zidane hopes there will be more Clasicos for Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos
3 years, 9 months ago

LaLiga: Zinedine Zidane hopes there will be more Clasicos for Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos

Firstpost  

Both players’ contracts are up at the end of the campaign and Messi is yet to commit to a new deal with Barca after trying to force an exit last summer. Madrid: Zinedine Zidane on Friday said that he hoped Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos won’t have played their last Clasicos come the end of the season, with doubts over …

Champions League quarters: Real Madrid seek respect entering 1st leg against Liverpool
3 years, 9 months ago

Champions League quarters: Real Madrid seek respect entering 1st leg against Liverpool

India TV News  

Real Madrid wants some respect. The 13-time Champions League winner has rarely been talked about as a top contender this season, and coach Zinedine Zidane and his players don't hide the chip on their shoulders entering Tuesday’s quarterfinal against Liverpool. “We deserve to be respected and we deserve the opportunity to fight for the Spanish league and for the Champions …

Hazard not ready to face Liverpool, says Zidane
3 years, 9 months ago

Hazard not ready to face Liverpool, says Zidane

The Hindu  

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has ruled out playing Eden Hazard in Tuesday's home Champions League quarter-final first leg against Liverpool, saying he will not risk another injury setback for his club's record signing. READ| Bayern-PSG rematch headlines Champions League quarterfinals "I need all of my players all the time and want them to all be fit and healthy and …

Zidane leaves out Karim Benzema of Real Madrid squad for Champions League tie vs Atalanta
3 years, 10 months ago

Zidane leaves out Karim Benzema of Real Madrid squad for Champions League tie vs Atalanta

India TV News  

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has not included striker Karim Benzema in the 19-man squad for his side's vital Champions League last 16 tie away to Atalanta on Wednesday night. He was replaced by Mariano Diaz at the weekend and the 27-year-old looks likely to lead the Real Madrid line again on Wednesday night, Xinhua news agency reports. Benzema isn't …

Zinedine Zidane Worried By Swelling Real Madrid Injury List
3 years, 10 months ago

Zinedine Zidane Worried By Swelling Real Madrid Injury List

News 18  

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane expressed his annoyance with his side’s growing injury problems after a setback to defender Dani Carvajal in Sunday’s 2-0 La Liga win over Valencia left him with eight stricken players at a crucial stage of the season. “I don’t understand it, we’ve had so many and I’m worried,” Zidane said after an otherwise comfortable home …

La Liga: Zinedine Zidane Praises Real Madrid for Reaction to New Formation
3 years, 11 months ago

La Liga: Zinedine Zidane Praises Real Madrid for Reaction to New Formation

News 18  

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane credited his side for adapting to a brand new formation with hardly any practice after they beat Getafe 2-0 to move up to second in La Liga on Tuesday. The players interpreted it very well,” Zidane told reporters after goals from Karim Benzema and Ferland Mendy gave his side victory. “Considering we we’re playing a …

LaLiga: Zinedine Zidane vague on Real Madrid future but feels 'supported by everyone' at club
3 years, 11 months ago

LaLiga: Zinedine Zidane vague on Real Madrid future but feels 'supported by everyone' at club

Firstpost  

Madrid: Zinedine Zidane said on Monday he feels “supported by everyone” at Real Madrid but would not confirm whether he will see out his contract at the club. “We’re all in the same boat, I feel supported by everyone,” Zidane said in a press conference ahead of Tuesday’s game with Getafe. “At Madrid we know that it’s a great club …

LaLiga: Resistance to change leaves Madrid and Zinedine Zidane pondering futures again
3 years, 11 months ago

LaLiga: Resistance to change leaves Madrid and Zinedine Zidane pondering futures again

Firstpost  

Real Madrid’s trust in Zinedine Zidane is being tested again after embarrassment in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday sparked fresh concerns about the club’s present and future. Their season might well finish without a trophy, with Atletico Madrid marching on in La Liga and Europe’s elite stretching the gap even further away from Spain’s once formidable trio in the …

Zinedine Zidane back in firing line as Real head to Alaves - Sports News
3 years, 11 months ago

Zinedine Zidane back in firing line as Real head to Alaves - Sports News

The Hindu  

With Zinedine Zidane facing his third crisis in his second spell with Real Madrid, his players must once again fight for their coach on the pitch when they visit Alaves in La Liga on Saturday, smarting from a shock Cup defeat to tiny Alcoyano. The 2-1 extra-time defeat on Wednesday to the third division, semi-professional side followed a 2-1 loss …

Zinedine Zidane under fire as Real Madrid lose again
3 years, 11 months ago

Zinedine Zidane under fire as Real Madrid lose again

India TV News  

After watching his team collapse late in extra time against third-division club Alcoyano in the Copa del Rey, Zinedine Zidane turned his back on the field and smiled in disbelief. Critics had already been after Zidane after Madrid's loss to Athletic Bilbao in the semifinals of the Spanish Super Cup a week ago, which followed a scoreless draw for the …

Real Madrid's Zidane backs Benzema following charge in sex tape case
4 years ago

Real Madrid's Zidane backs Benzema following charge in sex tape case

The Hindu  

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has backed forward Karim Benzema after he was charged by French prosecutors with being complicit in a conspiracy to blackmail his former France team mate Matthieu Valbuena in a case linked to a sex tape. READ| "I support him completely, these aren't easy situations," Zidane told a news conference ahead of Saturday's La Liga trip …

La Liga: Real Madrid's Karim Benzema is the Best French Forward Ever, Says Zinedine Zidane
4 years ago

La Liga: Real Madrid's Karim Benzema is the Best French Forward Ever, Says Zinedine Zidane

News 18  

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane hailed his forward Karim Benzema as the best French striker of all time after his two goals helped them beat a stubborn Athletic Bilbao 3-1 at home on Tuesday in La Liga. Benzema, however, showed his class late in the game, restoring Madrid’s lead by heading in a Dani Carvajal cross before rounding off the …

Hazard, Benzema score in Madrid's win over Huesca
4 years, 2 months ago

Hazard, Benzema score in Madrid's win over Huesca

The Hindu  

Eden Hazard scored his first goal for Real Madrid in over a year and Karim Benzema struck twice as the Spanish champions coasted to a 4-1 win at home to Huesca in La Liga on Saturday. Making his first start of the campaign after persistent injury problems, Hazard broke the deadlock in the 40th minute with a thunderous strike from …

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