Real Madrid won La Liga runner-up, Benzema shined on farewell day

Hosting Athletic Bilbao at home at the Bernabeu, Real Madrid are determined to win as a farewell gift to captain Karim Benzema, who announced he will leave right after the end of the season.

The giant Bernabeu stadium is filled with a festive atmosphere but sometimes it is also completely quiet because not only Benzema, "Los Blancos" are also about to say goodbye to many important players such as Eden Hazard, Marco Asensio, Mariano Diaz...

Karim Benzema's last match for Real Madrid

The match no longer has much meaning in the final round of La Liga because both sides have secured their positions in the Top 10, but Bilbao's determination makes the situation more intense than expected.

Benzema scored from the penalty spot in the 72nd minute...

Not having much possession but finishing well, Bilbao unexpectedly took the lead in the 49th minute with Oihan Sancet's opening goal. It wasn't until the 72nd minute that Real Madrid had a chance to equalize from the penalty spot and Karim Benzema himself scored before leaving the field 2 minutes later.

Replacing Benzema was another "veteran" - Luka Modric, who has also not yet decided his future with Real Madrid after this season.

... and left the field in the 74th minute, making way for Luka Modric

The match ended with a final score of 1-1. Due to Atletico Madrid's 2-2 draw with Villarreal in the same match, Real Madrid officially ended the season as runners-up in La Liga, 1 point ahead of their city rivals. This was also a meaningful "gift" for Benzema in his last match for the Bernabeu team.

Teammates say goodbye to Karim Benzema, Real Madrid's legend

Real Madrid announced their farewell to Benzema on June 4, ending a 14-year "relationship" between the two sides (2009-2023). According to Real Madrid's homepage, the French striker ranks 2nd in the team's history in terms of goals (352 goals), wins (439) and 6th in terms of appearances (643 matches).

Benzema in the arms of his teammates

In addition to the 2022 Ballon d'Or, Benzema also won a total of 25 collective titles, including 5 Champions League, 5 Club World Cup, 4 European Super Cup, 4 La Liga, 3 King's Cup and 4 Spanish Super Cup.

Benzema wins 2022 Ballon d'Or

Benzema choked up as he said goodbye to fans at the Bernabeu. The media reported that the striker born in 1987 will join Al Ittihad - the Saudi Arabian champions, with a salary of 100 million euros/year (including salary and bonus).

Benzema owns 25 major titles with Real Madrid

Benzema was awarded the Legend Award by the Marca media group.

According to Spanish media, Benzema will attend a farewell press conference for Real on June 6 (local time). Benzema will be carried by his teammates, then receive the number 25 shirt from President Florentino Perez. He is the player with the most titles in the history of the Bernabeu team (along with Marcelo).

Benzema receives special shirt from club president Florentino Perez

Fans sent messages of gratitude to Benzema. He became the core of "Galaxy 2.0", a member of the famous "BBC trio" (alongside Ronaldo and Gareth Bale). Benzema deserves the title of legend, has a solid place in Real's glorious history. Madrid.

Real Madrid fans will always remember Karim Benzema

Farewell to Mariano Diaz, Eden Hazard, Marco Asensio

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