Karim Benzema’s season has been plagued with injuries and fitness issues, but he now looks to be hitting top form just at the right time.
After scoring a seven minute hat-trick against Real Valladolid last Sunday, Benzema scored another during El Clasico on Wednesday, taking his total for the season to 23, which is a remarkable total considering his problems.
During the Valladolid match, Benzema became the first Real Madrid player in history to score 20+ goals in 11 different seasons, and he will hope to break another record against Villarreal on Saturday.
Benzema has 233 La Liga goals, and currently sits fifth in the all-time goalscoring list. He is one goal and one place behind former Real Madrid forward Hugo Sanchez, and a brace against the Yellow Submarine would elevate him to fourth, as per MD.
Real Madrid will be delighted to have Benzema fit and firing as they enter a crucial period of the season, with a 15th Champions League crown firmly in their sights.
Another hatric today