Karim Benzema is already in a hurry. And especially in great shape. Proof of this is his hat-trick with Real Madrid this Sunday evening against Celta Vigo (5-2). Cheering before the reunion with the Champions League this week. Badly embarked at half-time, the Merengues lost 1-2 despite the equalizer of Benzema. In the second act, the French international once again took the game on his own, and delivered his own. Author of an "
espectecular triplet
" for
Marca
and an assist, the former OL player has become the French player who scored the most goals with the same club, with more than 282 goals in the colors of Real Madrid. The number 9 is only 6 goals away from equaling Santillana, with Alfredo Di Stefano in sight.Dantesque.
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Top scorer, top passer
Unstoppable for several years, Karim Benzema confirms his status as captain within Real Madrid.
5 goals and 4 assists in 4 La Liga games, Real Madrid is dependent on the form of its captain.
Nobody does better in the league, he's quite simply the top scorer and the best passer in the league.
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A resplendent form that delights the main interested, happy to find his audience:
"It's a special night for us, the supporters (who were back at the Santiago-Bernabeu stadium after 18 months of absence) gave everything for us and it paid off in the second half.
For my part, I feel good, I have the support of my coach, the president, my teammates and supporters, so if I can help with goals and assists, so much the better ”.
An exemplary captain
It was also the occasion to say a little affectionate note for the new recruit Eduardo Camavinga, author of his 1st goal for Real Madrid:
“Eduardo Camavinga is also very young and he will bring us a lot of things. "
He also broods with praise from his attacking friend, Vinicius Junior
" He's a phenomenon, he's young, I love playing with him, we talk to each other a lot off the pitch and he has proven that he has his place in this team.
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Taking care to support his young teammates, boss size in the field, Benzema shines. A few weeks ago, Carlo Ancelotti, who had already worked with him between 2013 and 2015, already underlined the dimension taken by the Frenchman: “
He is an example to follow, if I have to compare Karim today to Karim of five years ago, I would say that he is a much more complete player.
“In Olympic form, Karim Benzema intends to show the royal road on and outside the green rectangle.
