On his last day The championshiphe Real Madrid second place was at stake, which he eventually achieved, although the important thing at the Santiago Bernabéu was not the final ranking, but to bestow the corresponding tribute on Karim Benzema. Before the match, the club announced the departure of the player, who will move to Arabia, the country where his former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo is already based.
As usual in his 14 seasons at the club, the Frenchman scored. The second scorer in his history Meringue celebrated the 1-1 final against Athletic with a penalty. The Basques had opened the account in the 49th minute through Oihan Sancet. 10 minutes into the opening phase, Thibaut Courtois saved Mikel Vesga’s shot from 12 yards.
✨ #HANKSKARIM ✨ pic.twitter.com/2KqfYwm5nb
— Real Madrid CF (@realmadrid) June 4, 2023
Benzema’s departure was befitting that of a legend: applause and much emotion all day in Madrid. Losing him will be a lack of weight for next season, especially when you consider that Marco Asensio, Eden Hazard and Mariano Diath will not continue either. Of those mentioned, Carlo Ancelotti only allowed entry in Spanish.
Benzema leaves Real Madrid with 354 goals and 25 titles. With the last one, Copa del Rey 2023, the striker reached his height Marcelo to match him as the leading scorer in the entire history of the institution. The forward won Orejona in 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2022. It is also worth noting the five Club World Cups (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2022) and the four times he triumphed in La Liga 201117 ,20 ( , 2020 and 2022).
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How was Real Madrid vs. sporting? Final score
| Equipment | 1 T | 2T | Final |
| Real Madrid | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Sporting | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Objectives:
- ATH – Oihan Sancet – Min. 49
- RMA – Karim Benzema – Min. 72
Karim Benzema’s Goal (Available in Spain)
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Benzema’s goal. The whole Bernabéu at their feet. #The championship #LaCasaDelFútbol pic.twitter.com/85AHdJpWSf
— Soccer on Movistar Plus+ (@MovistarFutbol) June 4, 2023
Karim Benzema’s Goal (Available in Argentina)
GOAL FOR BENZEMA! 🤩
⚽ The French striker says goodbye to Real Madrid with a penalty.
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—DSports (@DSports) June 4, 2023
