Actual Madrid and France striker Karim Benzema picked up a hat-trick of trophies on the MARCA 2022 Awards Gala, together with his first-ever Pichichi Trophy.
The trophy, awarded by MARCA to the highest scorer in La Liga every season, was received by Benzema for the primary time after a panoramic season during which he scored 44 objectives and helped Los Merengues to each the league title and their 14th Champions League victory.
Benzema additionally picked up the Di Stefano Trophy and the Hyundai Fan MVP Trophy on one more profitable evening for the 34-year-old.
“Thanks very a lot. It is an important trophy for me,” stated Benzema throughout his acceptance speech. “Because of my teammates. With out them, I would not have been right here at this time.
“Because of the followers, the membership and the president. Yearly is totally different, yearly the rivals need to win La Liga and let’s examine what occurs this 12 months. However we’re robust and let’s examine what occurs.
“I really feel very happy with my work. I believe this 12 months goes to be a tough 12 months, with nice enthusiasm, I all the time need to do extra. I will attempt to do extra. Win La Liga, rating a number of objectives and most significantly for me, take pleasure in it.”
Chatting with MARCA through the awards ceremony, Benzema additionally confirmed he’s shut to creating his return from harm and will even make his comeback in time for Actual Madrid’s conflict with Osasuna on Sunday.
“Effectively, I’ve educated with the crew, I really feel good and I am wanting ahead to Sunday’s recreation. I am able to play,” stated the Frenchman.
Along with his exploits at membership stage, Benzema might be seeking to assist his nation win a second successive World Cup, having been not noted of the squad in 2018.
