Benzema Ballon D’or: Karim Benzema ended another night in jubilation as he won his 5th and Real Madrid’s 14th UEFA Champions League title.
The Frenchman headed into the final with a record in sight but could not find the net. However, it did not matter as Real Madrid won 1-0 over Liverpool to seal yet another European Crown.
This victory has in all certainty justified his presence as the hopeful win of individual football winners prize, Ballon D’or.
After seeing the records made by Madrid with last night’s win, we look at the top 5 reasons why the cries for Benzema Ballon D’or have begun:
La Liga title victory
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Karim was at the forefront of Real Madrid’s 35th La Liga title win as he scored 27 goals and provided 12 assists in the season.
The striker enjoyed his most fruitful season with Los Blancos as they won the title by a whopping 13 points ahead of rivals, Barcelona.
Benzema finished the season as top scorer and 2nd in the list of most assists in the 2021-22 season. He rightly added his name to the list of greats to have played for Real Madrid.
UCL Title number 5
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Benzema had a goal ruled out for offside in the final but that did not deter him as he put in a strong performance particularly in the 2nd half.
This led to Real Madrid winning their 14th and his 5th UEFA Champions League title in his 13-year reign at the club.
Strikes at crucial moments against PSG, Manchester City in the knockouts were gold-dust as it helped Real Madrid avoid early exit.
The men in White were under pressure in both matches and the Frenchman delivered match-winning efforts to help them seal progress.
Real Madrid’s no 9 finished the UCL campaign with 15 goals and 2 assists as Madrid became champions.
UEFA Nations League success
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The striker was also influential in helping his nation lift their second trophy under Deschamps as they won the UEFA Nations League.
Benzema was one of the two scorers in France’s 2-1 win over Spain in the Final in Milan last year.
He also scored 3 goals and provided 3 assists in France’s World Cup Qualification campaign as well.
Complete performer across competitions
He scored 44 times and assisted 15 goals as Real Madrid ended the season with the La Liga, Spanish Super Cup and UEFA Champions League crowns.
This defines his commitment, fitness and resolve to be at the top of his game for club with today’s football calendar being heavily cramped.
Karim Benzema this season:
🏟️ 46 Games
⚽ 44 Goals
🅰️ 15 Assists
🏆 La Liga Champion
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In the Spanish Super Cup final, he scored a penalty as RM won 2-0 on the night against Athletic Club.
Mental strength Personified
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One of the most important reasons why we feel Benzema deserves the ultimate honour is his ability to play when it matters.
He has helped Real Madrid get out of many situations where they looked dead and buried like against PSG, Chelsea and Manchester City.
Hat-tricks against PSG, Chelsea and 2 goals vs Man City; all coming under pressure situations.
On the big nights in Europe; one’s resolve and mental ability is tested and Benzema ensured he came out with flying colours. These were the moments he lived for and successfully made it his own.
Benzema was Ancelotti’s go-to-man who did not disappoint when required to do so.This is the biggest reason apart from records and stats, why we see Benzema getting his hands on the coveted Ballon D’or; Mental Strength.
