Real Madrid striker, Karim Benzema is aiming to win the pichichi trophy for the sec0nd successive time in his Los Blancos’ career. The pichichi trophy is the award given to the highest goalscorer in each season in the Laliga.
Karim Benzema has had a difficult season due to injuries and fitness concern. But he now appears to be surging at the right time.
Last Sunday, Benzema scored a seven-minute hat-trick against Real Valladolid. On Wednesday, he added that number with another hat-trick goal in El Clasico. Bringing his season total to 23, which is an impressive total given his issues.
Benzema broke another record against Valladolid on Saturday. He became the only Real Madrid player in history to score 20+ goals in 11 successive seasons. He would be hoping to add to his tally in order to close in on his closest challenger in the goalscoring chart.
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He is currently two goals behind Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski who has got 17 goals to his name.
Benzema is presently ranked fifth all-time in goals scored with 233 La Liga goals. Hugo Sanchez, a former Real Madrid forward, is one goal and one position ahead of him.
According to Mundo Deportivo, a brace against the Yellow Submarine would move him up to fourth in his club’s all-time ranking.
With a 15th Champions League title in their sights. Real Madrid will be thrilled to have Benzema fit and on the scoresheets as they reach a vital part of the season.
Benzema notched 27 goals in the laliga last season. The tally was enough for him to pick up the highest goal-scorer’s award for the season.
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