While Barcelona were relieved to win the El Classico derby 2-1 in La Liga and on their way to the title, Karim Benzema was the scapegoat for Real Madrid. The international press has scapegoated Real superstar Karim Benzema for his failure against Barcelona in the Clasico. Has Benzema passed the pinnacle of creativity?
Real Madrid probably lost the Spanish title in the Clasico forever – and the press has already found its victim.
Karim Benzema, who was the X-factor in the royal family last year, especially in the Champions League, is literally shattering in international headlines. Benzema is blamed for Real's failure against Barcelona, where they are 12 points behind Blaugrana in La Liga.
Benzema spoke of an “invisible” French superstar in the headlines of the Madrilenian AS “once again, invisible, nothing”. Goal described Benzema's performance as "perhaps the most toothless performance of the season", which resulted in "a night from hell" for Real's figure.
Benzema in the form crisis
AS added that Benzema is miles away from the shiny version that would win him the Ballon d'Or.
Real Total attributes the poor performance of the five-time Champions League winner to Benzema's physical condition: “The striker, looking mentally and physically exhausted, was everywhere but not in the box.” The 35-year-old player made the wrong decisions. encountered in critical situations.
Benzema was rhythmless and slow, revealing AS brutally – not just with his legs but with his head as well.
Benzema's word is true
Real fans are still waiting for the really big Benzema show this season, with the royal team's captain scoring just 14 goals in La Liga and four in the Champions League due to injury.
Compared to Benzema's record last season in the Spanish elite league, the 35-year-old had doubled both goals and assists at the same time. Benzema's ratings are still classy, but top-notch players put in top-notch performances in key games like Clásico.
Real Total summed up Benzema's form as low: “In the hot part of the season, the hoped-for goals are not guaranteed.”