Defending LaLiga champions continued their fine form when they came up against Athletic Bilbao, racking up their fourth successive victory across all competitions. Karim Benzema again stood out from the rest as he netted twice in the game to suggest he still has enough of football left to lead the Bernabeu outfit. Following the Frenchman’s scintillating display, his compatriot and club manager Zinedine Zidane has heaped enormous praise, describing him as the best striker the country has ever seen.
After an initial attempt in the fourth minute from his side, Athletic Bilbao star Raul Garcia was booked by the referee for bringing down Toni Kroos. The struggle for the visitors further aggravated when Garcia received a second booking in the 14th minute, for another foul on Kroos, resulting in his sending off.
But Real Madrid fired back again with Benzema heading home the second goal for Zidane after a sensational Daniel Carvajal cross. After almost conceding the equaliser, Benzema went on to wind up the game in style, netting his second goal of the game with a scintillating finish in the injury time.
The brace meant that the Frenchman has netted 10 goals across all competitions this season. And Zidane could not hold, but shower praise on his striker after the splendid display. When asked by the media in the post-match press conference if Benzema was the best striker France has ever seen, Zidane responded in the affirmative.
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