Benzema returns from injury for Real Madrid

Last Updated: Saturday, March 10, 2012, 09:43

Karim Benzema has returned to the Real Madrid squad in time to visit Real Betis in La Liga on Saturday, after three weeks on the sidelines with a thigh strain.

Karim Benzema helps fire Real Madrid six points clear

Last Updated: Sunday, January 8, 2012, 09:58

Karim Benzema scored twice as leaders Real Madrid swept aside promoted Granada 5-1 at the Bernabeu to move six points clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday.

Benzema named French player of the year

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 14, 2011, 09:42

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema was named French player of the year by France Football magazine.

Real Madrid outlasted Valencia 3-2 for 8th straight league victory

Last Updated: Sunday, November 20, 2011, 09:13

First-place Real Madrid outlasted Valencia 3-2 to win its eighth straight league game and maintain a three-point lead over second-place Barcelona, which beat Zaragoza 4-0.

France`s Benzema, Ribery and Matuidi ruled out

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 09:32

France trio Karim Benzema, Franck Ribery and Blaise Matuidi have been ruled out of Friday`s Euro 2012 qualifier at home to Albania.

Mourinho tips Benzema for big season

Last Updated: Thursday, July 28, 2011, 17:31

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has tipped striker Karim Benzema to enjoy a successful season after the Frenchman scored twice in Wednesday`s 3-1 friendly win away to Hertha Berlin.

Karim Benzema being investigated over porn photo

Last Updated: Saturday, June 11, 2011, 14:04

Soccer star Karim Benzema is being investigated over a porn photo allegedly sent to a 14-year-old girl.

Benzema in purple patch at perfect time for Real

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 15, 2011, 10:03

Karim Benzema has returned to form after a frustrating journey through a goalscoring wilderness

Benzema brace puts pressure on Barca

Last Updated: Sunday, March 13, 2011, 11:17

Frenchman Karim Benzema scored in his third consecutive game as Real Madrid beat Hercules 2-0 and move within four points of leaders Barcelona on Saturday.

Benzema gives Real Madrid edge in Champions League

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 23, 2011, 09:10

Karim Benzema scored against his former club Lyon to earn Real Madrid a 1-1 draw that puts them in a strong position to reach the Champions League quarter-finals.

Benzema goal leads Real to win over Mallorca

Last Updated: Monday, January 24, 2011, 08:51

Misfit striker Karim Benzema reminded Jose Mourinho of his talents on Sunday, scoring the 60th-minute goal in Real Madrid`s 1-0 win over Real Mallorca which cut Barcelona`s lead back to four points.