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If Real Madrid win tomorrow (9 p.m.), in the Champions League final against Liverpool, Karim Benzema will be almost certain to win the Ballon d’Or for the first time in his career.
Author of 44 goals and 15 assists in 45 games in all competitions this season, the French striker has truly impressed his illustrious partner of the MeringueLuka Modric.
“Benzema is on fire this year. He didn’t have a spotlight because there was Cristiano who was amazing. But now he’s at this level. People are finally recognizing that he’s one of the best strikers in history” declared the Ballon d’Or 2018, in an interview with BT Sport.
Four years after the Croatian’s coronation, a new Ballon d’Or for Karim Benzema and Real Madrid would certainly be a great story.
Modric dubs Benzema
?| Luka Modrić: “Benzema is on fire this year. He didn’t have a spotlight because there was Cristiano who was unbelievable. But now he’s on that level. People are finally recognizing he’s one of the best strikers in history.” @btsportfootball pic.twitter.com/rHWP0hisFh
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) May 26, 2022
to summarize
In the running to win the Ballon d’Or 2022, Karim Benzema has been dubbed by one of the winners of this prestigious trophy. “Benzema is on fire this year. He didn’t have a spotlight because there was Cristiano who was amazing. But now he’s at this level. People are finally recognizing that he’s one of the best strikers in history” said Luka Modric, in an interview with BT Sport.
