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Karim Benzema netted for the first time in a Madrid derby at the Bernabeu in what was to be the only goal of the contest

Benzema strikes as Real edge Atletico in Madrid derby

Real Madrid tightened their grip at the top of the La Liga table after a 1-0 victory over Spanish capital rivals Atletico.

Soccer • 01 Feb 20

Karim Benzema celebrates with Toni Kroos and James Rodriguez

Benzema winner takes the heat off Zidane's Real

A towering header from Karim Benzema gave Real Madrid an impressive 1-0 win at Sevilla to go level on points at the top of La Liga on Sunday, offering the perfect response to their recent humiliating Champions League defeat at Paris St Germain.

Soccer • 22 Sep 19

Sergi Guardiola scores to give Real Valladolid a point

Real Madrid drop points at home to Valladolid

A late goal denied Real Madrid victory in their first home LaLiga match of the season.

Soccer • 24 Aug 19

La Liga: Bale frozen out, Getafe close in on top four

Gareth Bale was left out of the matchday squad as Real Madrid claimed a hard-fought 3-2 win over Villarreal at the Bernabeu on Sunday.

Soccer • 05 May 19

Benzema bags a brace as Madrid book Copa semi-final

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema scored twice to help the European champions secure a 3-1 victory over Girona on Thursday as they progressed to the Copa del Rey semi-finals 7-3 on aggregate.

Soccer • 31 Jan 19

Bale's 11-minute hat-trick sinks Kashima Antlers

Gareth Bale scored a sensational 11-minute hat-trick as Real Madrid began their quest for a third successive Club World Cup by beating Kashima Antlers 3-1.

Soccer • 19 Dec 18

Benzema hits the target twice in easy win

Three wins out of three for the European champions as they aim to win back the Spanish title from Barcelona

Soccer • 02 Sep 18

Ronaldo scored the winner as Real Madrid defeated Getafe 2-1

Ronaldo's late goal rescues Real

Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema both scored their first La Liga goals of the season as Real Madrid defeated Getafe 2-1

Soccer • 14 Oct 17

Karim Benzema won't be leaving Madrid on the cheap

Benzema's new Real deal has €1billion buyout clause

Real Madrid's France forward Karim Benzema has signed a new contract at the club, which includes a €1billion buyout clause according to local media reports.

Soccer • 20 Sep 17

Karim Benzema (2L) vies with Levante's Colombian midfielder Jefferson Lerma (R)

Karim Benzema facing month on the sidelines

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema faces at least a month out with a hamstring injury, according to reports in Spain.

Soccer • 10 Sep 17

Karim Benzema: 'I have the feeling that my name is being manipulated for reasons that have nothing to do with football.'

Benzema wants to end France exile after sextape scandal

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has not given up hope of a return to the French national team despite being frozen out by coach Didier Deschamps in the wake of a sextape scandal 18 months ago.

Soccer • 17 May 17

Benzema in action during the Club World Cup

Benzema phone tapping request rejected by court

A French court has rejected Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema's request to stop a trial over his alleged attempt to blackmail fellow French soccer international Mathieu Valbuena using a sex video.

Soccer • 16 Dec 16

Benzema is under investigation over an alleged blackmail plot

French football boss opens door to Benzema return

The president of the French Football Federation is ready to welcome back striker Karim Benzema to the national team when legal proceedings against him for alleged blackmail have finished.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

Karim Benzema is the Bernabeu's unsung hero

Karim Benzema: Real Madrid's unloved hero

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema just doesn’t get the appreciation he deserves, writes Richard Fitzpatrick, ahead of tonight's Champions League final between Real and neighbours Atletico Madrid.

Soccer • 28 May 16

Karim Benzema has been excluded from the Euro 2016 squad

France say Benzema will not be selected for Euros

The French Football Federation (FFF) has confirmed that star forward Karim Benzema will not be selected for France's Euro 2016 campaign.

Soccer • 18 Apr 16

Madrid boost as Benzema returns to full training

Real Madrid has announced that Karim Benzema has returned to full training today.

Soccer • 16 Mar 16

Mathieu Valbuena and Karim Benzema pictured at World Cup 2014

Benzema eligible for Euro 2016 after court ruling

Karim Benzema has been cleared to contact Mathieu Valbuena again, the first step in the Real Madrid forward's possible return to the France team.

Soccer • 11 Mar 16

Benzema suspended from French national team

Karim Benzema has been suspended indefinitely from the French national team following blackmail allegations.

Soccer • 10 Dec 15

Karim Benzema puts home France'e opening goal from the penalty spot

Benzema stars as France crush Honduras

France have coasted to a 3-0 victory over Honduras in their opening in World Cup Group E encounter in Porto Alegre, with Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema grabbing a brace and starring in the victory.

World Cup • 15 Jun 14

Karim Benzema celebrates after scoring for France

France find form to trounce Jamaica

France finalised their World Cup preparations with a rampant 8-0 win over Jamaica in Lille.

World Cup • 08 Jun 14

Benzema strikes for Real Madrid win

Real Madrid made it two wins in two La Liga outings this season when Karim Benzema's 10th-minute strike secured an uninspiring 1-0 win at Granada on Monday.

Soccer • 26 Aug 13

Karim Benzema