Tag Archives: Karim Benzema

For the third year in a row, the defending champions, Real Madrid, will play Chelsea in the Champions League. Chelsea edged the Spanish side in 2020 while Madrid defeated Chelsea in style last season; each would eventually go on to win the trophy. https://twitter.com/ChampionsLeague/status/1645490578648608770 Real Madrid Keys to Victory Real …

Soccer fans know what to expect when they hear “El Clasico”.  Blood, sweat and tears between two galactic Superclubs Real Madrid and Barcelona. They face off on Thursday at the Santiago Bernabeu in the first leg of the Copa Del Rey semifinals; the first of three games between the two clubs …

Following a nearly four-month-long break, the Champions League is back. The round of 16 kicks off today, with Tottenham heading to Milan and Bayern traveling to France tomorrow to kickstart the first leg. We're back. #UCL pic.twitter.com/lToC6QdktW — UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) February 13, 2023 Often times a clear favorite …

Wales and Real Madrid legend Gareth Bale has announced his retirement from professional soccer at 33. pic.twitter.com/QF7AogJXHE — Gareth Bale (@GarethBale11) January 9, 2023 This marks the end of an outstanding career for Bale, one noted by playing for four clubs in three different nations, as well as becoming arguably …

The Ballon d’Or is the pinnacle of individual achievement in soccer. A stellar season is crucial. Many legends go without winning the prestigious award, displaying the level of play needed to secure the golden trophy. Winning the award cements a player’s place in soccer history. Monday, Karim Benzema took this …

A golden ball shattered. Millions held their breath as their hearts sunk beneath the royal badge. The worst had happened. Karim Benzema, Real Madrid’s gilded nine, left the Champions League opener against Celtic in the 30th minute. Every half step from Benzema’s injured right leg put lightyears between Madrid and …

One of the more straightforward groups in this year’s competition, Group F is what is known as the champion’s group — an easy road for the reigning champs to make it to the next round. This group features soccer royalty in the competition’s winningest team, the royal whites, Real Madrid. …

The second leg of the Champions League quarterfinals are taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday’s matches saw two teams book their place in the semifinal and two teams face heartbreak. Wednesday, four more teams look to join those from yesterday to round out the last four. Bayern Munich (GER) …

Real Madrid emerged victorious, but not completely certain of progression, after a 3-1 victory against Napoli at the Bernabeu in the Round of 16 of the Champions League. Lineups: Lorenzo Insigne scored an early goal for the Italians but goals from Karim Benzema, Toni Kroos and Casemiro secured the comeback …