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#1 Karim Benzema
Given his performances over the past few months, it is fairly obvious that Karim Benzema tops this list.
When Cristiano Ronaldo left Real Madrid to go to Italy, he left a huge void to fill. While it is evident that his boots are far too big for the current crop at Real Madrid to fill, Benzema has made life for fans of Los Blancos more than just bearable.
The statistics speak for themselves. Since the start of the 2018-19 season, the Frenchman has been nothing short of prolific, scoring an incredible 44 goals and topping the club's scoring charts by a country mile.
Manchester City has not been in the best defensive form this season, and have leaked goals against lesser opposition on several occasions. Real Madrid is anything but a lesser opposition, and Karim Benzema will undoubtedly be licking his lips.
For Real Madrid to have a chance against a team as intimidating as Manchester City, it is crucial for Benzema to have a good day. Laporte, Stones, and Fernandinho will not particularly relish facing the striker in the red-hot form that he is currently in.
Irrespective of the outcome of this fixture, it is not farfetched to expect a few goals from Real Madrid's lethal No. 9.
