Karim Benzema: News
09 May 2024
UEFA Champions LeagueDecoding substitutes with two-plus goals in a Champions League semi-final
Substitutions in football are often key at any juncture of a match given the impact they can have on the field.
08 Sep 2023
Saudi Pro LeagueSaudi Pro League: Decoding the top five transfers this summer
Several top footballers from all across the world have joined the Saudi Pro League over the past year. It all started with Cristiano Ronaldo joining Al-Nassr. This summer Karim Benzema's move to Al-Ittihad also encouraged more players to move to Saudi Arabia.
25 Aug 2023
AFC Champions LeagueTop contenders to win the AFC Champions League 2023-24 title
The AFC Champions League 2023-24 draw was out on Thursday.
25 Aug 2023
AFC Champions LeagueAFC Champions League 2023-24: Five players to watch out for
The AFC Champions League may not have as much limelight as its European counterpart but the Saudi Pro League teams will surely add glamour this time.
24 Aug 2023
AFC Champions LeagueAFC Champions League: Mumbai City FC drawn with Neymar's Al-Hilal
The AFC Champions League 2023-24 season draw is out with Mumbai City FC placed in Group D.
29 Jul 2023
Real MadridKarim Benzema scores on debut for Al-Ittihad: Decoding his numbers
French superstar Karim Benzema made an immediate impact for his new club Al-Ittihad. The Ballon d'Or winner scored the winner on his debut against ES Tunis in the Arab Club Champions Cup.
15 Jul 2023
Cristiano RonaldoPresenting the top footballers to join the Saudi Pro League
The transfer window is well and truly open and it is the Saudi Pro League outfits, who are splashing the cash for the big fishes in the European market.
27 Jun 2023
Real MadridLuka Modric extends contract with Real Madrid: Decoding his stats
Croatian midfielder Luka Modric signs a new contract with Spanish giants Real Madrid which will keep him in the Spanish capital until 2024.
07 Jun 2023
FootballKarim Benzema joins Saudi Arabia champions Al-Ittihad: Decoding his stats
Football superstar Karim Benzema has joined Saudi Arabia champions Al-Ittihad, ending his 14-year stay at Real Madrid.
01 Jun 2023
Real MadridKarim Benzema set to leave Real Madrid: Decoding his stats
Football superstar Karim Benzema is set to leave Real Madrid after a 14-year stay.
30 Apr 2023
Real MadridKarim Benzema becomes fourth-highest scorer in La Liga history: Stats
Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema scored a sensational hat-trick in his side's 4-2 win over Almeria on matchday 32 of the La Liga 2022-23 season.
19 Apr 2023
FootballKarim Benzema completes 150 Champions League matches: Decoding his stats
Karim Benzema marked his 150th appearance in the UEFA Champions League as Real Madrid overcame Chelsea 2-0 in the quarter-finals second-leg tie at Stamford Bridge.
13 Apr 2023
UEFA Champions LeagueKarim Benzema races to 90 Champions League goals: Key stats
Karim Benzema continued his solid run in the UEFA Champions League, scoring the opener for Real Madrid against Chelsea in a crucial quarter-final first-leg encounter at the Santiago Bernabeu.
13 Apr 2023
UEFA Champions LeagueChampions League 2022-23, Real Madrid blank 10-man Chelsea 2-0: Stats
Real Madrid beat 10-man Chelsea 2-0 in the quarter-final first-leg of the UEFA Champions League 2022-23 season.
06 Apr 2023
Real MadridKarim Benzema becomes the fourth-highest scorer in El Clasico: Stats
Karim Benzema scored a sensational hat-trick against Barcelona to send Real Madrid through to the final of the Copa del Rey 2022-23 season.
06 Apr 2023
Real MadridReal Madrid hammer Barcelona, reach Copa del Rey final: Stats
Real Madrid tamed Barcelona 4-0 in the Copa del Rey semi-final second-leg tie at Camp Nou.
02 Apr 2023
Real MadridKarim Benzema scores his maiden first-half hat-trick for Real: Stats
Veteran striker Karim Benzema scored a sensational first-half hat-trick as Real Madrid downed Valladolid 6-0 on matchday 27 of the La Liga 2022-23 season.
25 Mar 2023
Kylian MbappeKylian Mbappe becomes the 5th-highest scorer for France: Key stats
Football superstar Kylian Mbappe scored a brace as France thumped the Netherlands 4-0 in Group B of their UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers.
16 Mar 2023
FootballBenzema scores his 89th Champions League goal as Real progress
Veteran striker Karim Benzema netted his 89th UEFA Champions League goal as Real Madrid reached the quarter-finals at Liverpool's expense.
22 Feb 2023
UEFA Champions LeagueUCL: Liverpool script unwanted records after losing to Real Madrid
Reigning champions Real Madrid came from behind to stun Liverpool 5-2 in a riveting UEFA Champions League 2022-23 round of 16 first-leg tie at Anfield.
16 Feb 2023
FootballKarim Benzema becomes 5th-highest scorer in La Liga: Key stats
Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema scored a brace in his side's La Liga clash versus Elche.
12 Feb 2023
Real MadridReal Madrid win the FIFA Club World Cup: Key stats
European heavyweights Real Madrid beat Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal in an eight-goal contest to win the FIFA Club World Cup.
03 Feb 2023
Real MadridLa Liga 2022-23, Real Madrid overcome Valencia 2-0: Key stats
Marco Asensio and Vinicius Junior scored in the second half as Real Madrid swept aside Valencia 2-0 in a crucial La Liga encounter.
27 Jan 2023
Copa Del ReyReal Madrid through to Copa del Rey semi-finals: Key stats
Real Madrid made a resounding comeback to beat a 10-man Atletico Madrid 3-1 in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Ray 2022-23.
23 Jan 2023
La LigaLa Liga 2022-23, Barcelona overcome Getafe; Real Madrid bounce back
Real Madrid trounced Athletic Club 2-0 to return to winning ways in La Liga 2022-23.
16 Jan 2023
BarcelonaBarcelona beat Real Madrid to win Spanish Super Cup: Stats
Barcelona won their 14th Spanish Super Cup title after beating Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia on Sunday.
12 Jan 2023
Spanish Super CupReal Madrid reach Spanish Super Cup final: Key stats
Real Madrid have reached the final of the Spanish Super Cup, beating Valencia 4-3 on penalties after the match ended 1-1.
07 Jan 2023
La LigaLa Liga 2022-23, Villarreal overcome Real Madrid 2-1: Key stats
Villarreal stunned Real Madrid with a 2-1 win on matchday 16 of La Liga 2022-23. After being goalless at half-time, Yeremy Pino's 47th-minute goal put the hosts in the lead.
20 Dec 2022
FootballKarim Benzema retires from international football: Decoding his stats
Veteran striker Karim Benzema has announced his retirement from international football.
20 Nov 2022
FIFA World CupKarim Benzema ruled out of FIFA World Cup: Details here
A thigh injury has ruled France striker Karim Benzema out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
11 Nov 2022
FIFA World CupFIFA World Cup 2022: Decoding the squad of France
Defending champions France named a 25-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
20 Oct 2022
La LigaLa Liga 2022-23, Real Madrid blank Elche: Key stats
La Liga 2022-23 leaders Real Madrid maintained their unbeaten start this season with a superb 3-0 win over Elche on matchday 10.
18 Oct 2022
Ballon d'OrKarim Benzema wins Ballon d'Or 2022 award
The biggest names in world football gathered for the prestigious Ballon d'Or 2022 ceremony in Paris.
16 Oct 2022
EL ClasicoEl Clasico, Real hammer Barcelona in La Liga: Key stats
Real Madrid overcame Barcelona 3-1 in a classic El Clasico encounter on matchday nine of La Liga 2022-23 season on Sunday.
08 Sep 2022
UEFA Champions LeagueHat-trick man Robert Lewandowski smashes these Champions League records
Football superstar Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick for his new club Barcelona on matchday one of the UEFA Champions League 2022-23 season.
25 Aug 2022
Real MadridKarim Benzema wins UEFA Men's Player of the Year award
Real Madrid and France striker Karim Benzema has won the UEFA Men's Player of the Year award.
21 Aug 2022
Real MadridLa Liga 2022-23, Real Madrid hammer Celta Vigo: Key stats
Reigning La Liga champions Real Madrid thrashed Celta Vigo 4-1 in gameweek two of the 2022-23 season.
12 Aug 2022
Real MadridLa Liga 2022-23: All you need to know
The 2022-23 edition of La Liga is all set to start later tonight.
11 Aug 2022
Real MadridReal Madrid win the 2022 UEFA Super Cup: Key stats
Champions League 2021-22 winners Real Madrid beat reigning Europa League champions Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 to win the UEFA Super Cup.
04 Jun 2022
FootballUEFA Nations League 2022-23, Denmark stun holders France: Records broken
Denmark came from behind to beat UEFA Nations League holders France 2-1 in a crucial League A Group 1 match.
01 Jun 2022
Real MadridDecoding Karim Benzema's stats in the UEFA Champions League
Veteran Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema played a key role in helping the Spanish side win a record-extending 14th UEFA Champions League honor.
28 May 2022
Real MadridChampions League final: Records Real Madrid and Liverpool could script
Liverpool will be facing La Liga winners Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League 2021-22 final tonight.
27 May 2022
Real MadridChampions League 2021-22: Real Madrid's road to the final
La Liga winners Real Madrid will be facing Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League 2021-22 final this weekend.
21 May 2022
Real MadridLa Liga 2021-22: Champions Real Madrid's season in numbers
Real Madrid finished La Liga 2021-22 season with a draw versus Real Betis in gameweek 38.
13 May 2022
Real MadridBenzema equals Raul's goals tally for Real Madrid: Key numbers
Karim Benzema has become the joint-second highest scorer for Real Madrid in all competitions.
05 May 2022
Real MadridChampions League: Benzema smashes these records as Real oust City
Karim Benzema scored Real Madrid's winning goal versus Manchester City in the Champions League semi-final second-leg clash.
01 May 2022
Real MadridReal Madrid win 35th La Liga title: Records broken
Real Madrid thrashed Espanyol 4-0 to win a 35th La Liga title.
27 Apr 2022
Real MadridChampions League, Man City beat Real Madrid 4-3: Records broken
Manchester City have beaten Real Madrid 4-3 in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final at the Etihad.
21 Apr 2022
Real MadridLeaders Real Madrid beat Osasuna in La Liga: Records broken
La Liga leaders Real Madrid beat Osasuna 3-1 to extend their lead in the top of the standings.
13 Apr 2022
Real MadridChampions League, Real stun Chelsea to reach semis: Records broken
Holders Chelsea were ousted by Real Madrid from the UEFA Champions League 2021-22 season.
07 Apr 2022
Real MadridChampions League, Benzema hat-trick helps Real beat Chelsea: Records broken
A sensational Karim Benzema hat-trick helped Real Madrid beat holders Chelsea in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals tie at Stamford Bridge.
15 Mar 2022
Real MadridKarim Benzema becomes France's highest-scoring footballer: Key numbers
Veteran striker Karim Benzema netted a brace in Real Madrid's 3-0 win over Mallorca in a crucial La Liga encounter.
10 Mar 2022
Real MadridUEFA Champions League: Karim Benzema smashes these records
Veteran Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema helped his side make a sound comeback against Paris Saint-Germain in a crucial Champions League round of 16 second leg tie.
10 Mar 2022
Real MadridChampions League: Real Madrid stun PSG to reach quarters
Karim Benzema netted a second-half hat-trick as Real Madrid came from behind to stun Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League round of 16 second leg.
