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Striker Karim Benzema has just officially said goodbye to Real Madrid after 14 years of association. He is the last member of the once-famous destructive trio, Gareth Bale - Karim Benzema - Cristiano Ronaldo, to leave "Los Blancos".
Karim Benzema is the last of the BBC trio to leave Real Madrid. Photo source: Sepakbola, PPSport
Karim Benzema, Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo played together for Real Madrid from 2013-2018. The French striker, Bale and Ronaldo created an extremely sharp attack that was difficult for any opponent to stop. This trio helped Real Madrid win 4 of Europe's most prestigious championship trophies - the UEFA Champions League in 4 seasons: 2013-2014, 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018.
Cristiano Ronaldo joined the Spanish Royal team in 2009, moved to Juventus Club in 2018, then Manchester United Club in 2021 and finally joined Al Nassr Club, in the Saudi Pro League (Saudi Arabia) in December 2022. After 9 seasons at Real Madrid, CR7 scored a total of 450 goals in 438 matches in all competitions for "Los Blancos".
Gareth Bale joined Real Madrid later, in 2013, then moved to Tottenham on loan in 2020. In the summer of 2022, Gareth Bale left the Spanish Royal team to play for Los Angeles Club (USA) and finally announced his retirement in January 2023. During 8 seasons at Real Madrid, he scored a total of 106 goals in 258 matches in all competitions for the "White Vultures".
Unlike Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale, the French striker joined Real Madrid in 2009, but has been consistently dedicated to the club until now. Karim Benzema has won 4 Spanish La Liga titles, 3 Spanish King's Cups - Copa del Rey, 3 Spanish Super Cups, 5 Champions League titles, 4 European Super Cups and 5 Club World Cups with Real Madrid. In 14 seasons at Real Madrid, the 35-year-old striker scored a total of 354 goals in 648 matches in all competitions with the "White Vultures" and became the second highest scorer in the history of Real Madrid.
At the solemn farewell ceremony for Karim Benzema, Mr. Florentino, President of Real Madrid Club, expressed: "We are very proud of Karim Benzema, he has become one of our great symbols and legends. He has protected the values of Real Madrid, he is a role model in everything and today he leaves Real Madrid with the affection of everyone."
After leaving Real Madrid, the 2022 Golden Ball has officially joined Al Ittihad Club in Saudi Arabia, with a 2-year contract and an option to extend for another year. Al Ittihad is the team that just defeated Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr Club to win the Saudi Pro League championship this season. When coming to Al Ittihad, Karim Benzema will also work with a familiar person, coach Nuno Espirito Santo, former coach of Valencia Club.
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