If Real Madrid have a shot at winning the title in La Liga, they have to thank Karim Benzema for it.
Once again, the French striker had a key performance for Zidane's men in their first trip to Cádiz in over 15 years, and he did so by leading Los Blancos to a commanding three-goal lead against the yellow and blue side. And while at it, Benzema nabbed a few milestones for himself.
Benzema scored twice during Real Madrid's surge in the first half, with the opener coming from the spot and the second one with a well-placed header. With those goals, Benzema joined an elite list of European goalscorers.
- Players to score 20+ goals in each of the last 3 seasons in the top-5 leagues
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KARIM BENZEMA
Lionel Messi
Robert Lewandowski
Cristiano Ronaldo#HalaMadrid #CadizRealMadrid
Karim Benzema's last three seasons in La Liga:
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2018/19 - 21 goals
2019/20 - 21 goals
2020/21 - 21 goals
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Next up, he became just the second player to score against every La Liga rival he has faced, matching the tally of a true Los Blancos legend.
35 - Karim Benzema has scored against all 35 teams he has faced in @LaLigaEN, equalling Raúl González's @realmadriden record of scoring against 35 teams in the competition. Collector. pic.twitter.com/gWe5DV3Wuo
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Last, but not least, Real Madrid's No.9 became the player with the highest number of assists for the team in the 21st Century. Whos' record did he surpass? Have a look.
88 - Karim Benzema has made 88 assists in @LaLigaEN, becoming the @realmadriden player with the most assists in the competition in the 21st century (Cristiano Ronaldo , 87). Delicatessen. pic.twitter.com/JojpdSFOlc
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