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Karim Benzema Breaks Cristiano Ronaldo’s Record in Final Game for Real Madrid

Karim Benzema has broken Cristiano Ronaldo’s record for the most goals scored against one clubThe Frenchman scored in his final game for Real Madrid in their 1-1 draw against Athletic BilbaoBenzema leaves Real Madrid after 14 years with the Spanish giants after he joined from Lyon in 2009

Karim Benzema ended his La Liga career in style after netting a goal in his final game for Real Madrid, as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Athletic Bilbao on Sunday, June 4th.

The Frenchman announced on Sunday that he would be leaving Los Blancos after 14 successful years at the club, following his arrival from Olympique Lyon in 2009.

Karim Benzema is now the player with the most goals against one opposition in La Liga after netting his 18th against Athletic Bilbao. Photo by Quality Sport ImagesSource: Getty Images

According to Talk Sport, Benzema has now surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo as the player with the most goals scored against one opposition in La Liga after netting a penalty on Sunday.

The goal against Athletic Bilbao was his 18th against the La Liga side, surpassing Ronaldo’s tally against the same opposition, which was set when the Portugal forward was still a Real Madrid player.

Benzema will see his contract with Real Madrid expire at the end of Jun,e and he is widely expected to join Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia, with an offer from Al-Ittihad waiting.

Benzema throws Madrid into disarray

Karim Benzema’s sudden desire to leave Real Madrid has caused chaos within the Spanish club, as they were not expecting to sign a world-class forward this summer, Goal reports.

The Frenchman’s decision has left Los Blancos’ transfer plans in tatters, as they will have to purchase a new centre-forward this summer, with some names already being drawn up by the club.

Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane are two names being mentioned around Santiago Bernabeu as Benzema’s replacement at Real Madrid next season.

Ancelotti speaks on Benzema’s departure

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti has opened up on Karim Benzema's "unexpected" exit from the club at the end of the season.

The La Liga club has confirmed that Benzema will leave Real Madrid as a free agent in the off-season after 14 trophy-laden years.

Ancelotti said that Benzema told Real Madrid about his decision to leave the club on Sunday morning, which was very unexpected.