Benzema has impressed in front of goal in the tournament this season
Real Madrid superstar Karim Benzema is also one of the few LaLiga attackers who could put up a fight for the prestigious Champions League Golden Shoe this season - having earned himself a brilliant start to the European tournament and establishing himself among the elite goalscorers in the competition at the moment.
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Benzema has been a revived man in front of goal for Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League so far during the term, silencing his doubters with a couple of decent displays in the competition as well as stepping up to fire the Spanish giants in front of goal following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, who left the Bernabeu this summer.
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