La Liga: Zidane hails Real Madrid matchwinner Benzema
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane hailed forward Karim Benzema after the Frenchman’s double in their 3-0 victory over Cadiz sent them top of LaLiga.
Benzema’s goals also put him level with club legend Raul Gonzalez as having scored against 35 different LaLiga opponents throughout his career in Spain.
“I’m really pleased with what he’s doing. He’s such an important player for us, for our game, not only scoring goals, but he helps bring so many others into play,” Zidane said.
👔 Zidane: “I’m very happy for the players. It’s not easy, playing away from home, we had to get all three points today which is exactly what we did. We played a convincing match today, in every sense.”#HalaMadrid pic.twitter.com/zCnJlleQkv
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) April 21, 2021
“We are enjoying him and I really hope Real Madrid can continue enjoying him a lot longer.
“He’s so important for getting in between the lines, and he can be found so easily. And then when he scores, perfect.”
Benzema netted the opener from the penalty spot – the first time the reigning champions have been awarded a spot-kick in LaLiga since October – after VAR spotted a foul on Vinicius.
💯🔥 @Benzema makes history again!
⚽️ He has scored against all 35 teams he's faced in @LaLigaEN!#RealFootball | #HalaMadrid pic.twitter.com/XwOK4LrnY3— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) April 21, 2021
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He then showed the other side to his game as his run and cross teed up Alvaro Odriozola for a maiden senior league goal.
The victory took Real top of the table on 70 points, above Atletico Madrid – who have played a match fewer – due to their superior head-to-head record.