Benzema got on the scoreboard on June 5th, assisting Real Madrid in securing a 1-1 draw with Athletic Bilbao in the 38th round of La Liga.
Real Madrid was struggling to score until the 72nd minute when a penalty was awarded. Yuri Berchiche committed a foul by hitting his opponent in the face, resulting in Real Madrid being awarded the penalty. Karim Benzema seized the chance and successfully scored, tying the game at 1-1.
Benzema celebrated his goal by placing his hand on the Real Madrid crest on his chest and blowing a kiss to the fans. This game was also Benzema’s final appearance at the Bernabeu as a player for Real Madrid.
Following a remarkable 14-year stint, scoring 354 goals in 648 games and amassing an impressive 25 titles, Benzema bid farewell to the fans of the Spanish national team with tears in his eyes.
As Benzema was substituted for Modric in the 74th minute, the Bernabeu crowd rose to their feet applauding. It seems probable that Benzema will move on from his current team after this season to play in the Saudi Arabian National Championship where he is set to earn an incredible salary of over 100 million euros per season.
Real Madrid experienced a challenging game, with Thibaut Courtois delivering an impressive performance by saving a penalty kick. However, despite their efforts, the home team allowed Bilbao to secure the lead with Oihan Sancet’s goal in the 49th minute.
Throughout the remainder of the game, Vinicius and Rodrygo repeatedly attacked the opposing team’s goal but failed to score any additional points. The match ultimately ended in a tie with a score of 1-1. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid also faced a draw with Villarreal, resulting in Real settling for second place at the end of the season.
