This article highlights the incredible achievements of Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, who recently became the most decorated player in the club’s history. With a total of 25 titles won during his 14-year tenure with Los Blancos, Benzema now holds this prestigious record alongside the legendary Marcelo. In addition, he has also become the most decorated French player, with a total of 33 career trophies, including seven won with Lyon and one with the French National Team. The article also covers Real Madrid’s recent Copa del Rey victory, as well as their upcoming UEFA Champions League semi-final match against Manchester City. Overall, this article provides an insightful look at one of the greatest footballers of our time and his impressive accomplishments with one of the most successful football clubs in history.
On Saturday, Karim Benzema, the striker for Real Madrid, became the most decorated player in the club’s history as he won the Copa del Rey (CDR) title. In his 14 years with Los Blancos, the French striker has won 25 titles, which puts him on par with the legendary Marcelo as the player with the most titles in the club’s history. Moreover, Benzema now holds the title of the most decorated French player, with a total of 33 career trophies, including 25 with Madrid, seven with the French club Olympique Lyonnais (Lyon), and one with the French National Team.
Benzema has played 643 matches for Madrid, scoring 352 goals, which is second only to Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored a record-breaking 450 goals for Los Blancos. Additionally, Benzema has provided the most assists in the club’s history with a total of 165.
Real Madrid secured their 20th Copa title in their history after defeating Osasuna in the final with a score of 2-1. The Brazilian youngster Rodrygo Goes scored both goals for Los Blancos, securing the title for Madrid.
Former Real Madrid players congratulated the club on social media accounts as Madrid ended their nine-year wait for the Copa trophy. Sergio Ramos, the former Real Madrid captain, congratulated the Los Blancos on Twitter, while ex-Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale congratulated his former club on his Instagram.
It is worth noting that Real Madrid will face Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League semi-final on Tuesday, May 9th, their 11th semi-final in the last 13 years. The two clubs met last season during the UEFA Champions League semi-final, where Real Madrid won the tie after a late comeback. Rodrygo scored two goals within two minutes to take the game into extra time, where Benzema scored the winner during the fifth minute.