Karim Benzema ended his reign at Real Madrid after saving them from an embarrassing defeat against Athletic Bilbao.
Real Madrid met Athletic Bilbao at home for the final game of the season. The Santiago Bernabeu was excited to see their club legend and Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema for his final outing with Madrid.
Real Madrid took control of the ball from the get-go but Athletic Bilbao was the one who made the shots. This led Madrid to concede a goal just after halftime.
Real Madrid’s intense possession play was finally gifted with a penalty in the 72nd minute of the match. And who better to take it than the legend himself Karim Benzema. Benzema with a classy strike saved Real Madrid from the embarrassment of a defeat.
Thibaut Courtois was another Madrid player who kept them in the game thanks to his world-class saves.
At the full whistle, the match ended with a draw. Fans cheered for Benzema as he walked amongst Los Blancos for the final time.
The crowd also bid farewell to Marco Asensio who played his last game for Madrid.
Fans reacted on Twitter after the match.
One fan thanked the striker for the amazing memories,
“It’s the end of an era for Real Madrid as Benzema, a true legend, takes his final bow on the Bernabeu pitch. Thank you for all the amazing memories!”
While a Barcelona fan appreciated his competitiveness,
“A worthy adversary that earned my respect, I being a Barca fan. Much success wherever it is u decide to play.”
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Karim Benzema is linked to Saudi club Al Ittihad. As per Fabrizio Romano, the 35-year-old will visit Saudi Arabia sometime next week. And if the arrangement goes as planned, the club will announce the signing very soon.