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Real – symbolic goal, assist and little fright: Benzema (still) in all its forms – Liga 2019-2020 – football


LIGA – Karim Benzema was again the main protagonist of Real Madrid against Alavés on Friday (2-0). Goalscorer then decisive passer, the French striker also experienced a small physical alert just before the break, then after his exit. But without consequence on its remarkable performance.

Karim Benzema celebrated his Liga player of the month title as it should be. The center of Real Madrid has once again released the big game against Alavés, in a capital and delicate match for Real Madrid. Capital, because the formation of Zinedine Zidane had to prevail to regain its distance with Barça at the top of the La Liga ranking. And delicate, because she was largely handicapped in defense by the absence of Sergio Ramos, Dani Carvajal and Marcelo in defense. It took a leader to guide the White House to success. As often, Benzema stuck to it.

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Benzema still brings Real closer to the title

KB9 initiated the success of his team on a penalty kick for a slight but existing fault of Ximo Navarro on Ferland Mendy at the edge of the surface. Ramos suspended, the Merengue striker did not fail when he took over from his defending teammate, Real’s regular shooter in this exercise. A perfect opposite to sign his 18th goal of the season in the Championship and give the advantage to his team. But also a symbolic goal, since it was the 500th anniversary of the White House in Zidane’s two terms as coach.

Benzema had started the job well. But he almost couldn’t be able to finish it. Just before the break, on a breakthrough in the surface, the Real striker collapsed in the surface after contact with a defender of Alavés. After struggling to get up, the Frenchman returned to the ground, clearly dizzy. Visibly affected in the neck, Benzema ended up joining his teammates in the locker room for the break. His presence for the second period then seemed uncertain. But he was there at the start.

A 10th assist

And the center-forward of Real was quick to shine again. Thrown in the back of the defense by Rodrygo, it resisted the return of a defender before serving Marco Asensio on a plate for the second Madrid goal. This was initially refused for the French offside. But after the intervention of the VAR, this goal was finally granted, Benzema being covered by a defender of Alavés. The former Lyonnais thus delivered his 8th decisive pass of the season, and the 10th in all competitions. The double-double is validated.

Benzema could even have offered a double without a magnificent parade from Roberto, or sign a sign a second assist if Lucas Vazquez had shown more skill in front of goal. Whatever. The Frenchman was able to give up his place and allow Eden Hazard to return to competition, just under ten minutes from the end of the match. On the bench, he seemed to be complaining of pain behind the thigh. Real cross their fingers so that it is only a simple alert. Because Benzema once again reminded him of how essential he was in the quest for the title.

Marco Asensio (left) and Karim Benzema from Real Madrid

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