DBasia.news – Real Madrid striker, Karim Benzema is happy after being the hero of his team’s victory against Athletic Bilbao. Benzema did not deny that Madrid had difficulties.
Karim Benzema performed brilliantly in the match against Athletic Bilbao in the 2021-2022 LaLiga continued, at the San Mames Barria Stadium, Thursday (23/12). The former Olympique Lyon scored two goals at the start of the first half. Meanwhile, Bilbao could only reply once through Oihan Sancet.
“I like football like this, in a stadium like this,” Benzema explained after the match as reported by Marca.
“That makes me very happy. However, I am happier and proud of today’s victory,” Benzema said.
Benzema agrees that Madrid’s victory today was not achieved easily. In fact, Madrid lost in terms of the number of opportunities. If Bilbao fired 15 shots, Los Blancos only had 12.
“To succeed here is a good thing. It was a good game against a strong opponent. We conceded once, but scored two goals,” Benzema said.
“We suffered, but that’s what great teams do. My first goal was great. It was important because it gave me confidence to get the second goal.”
The addition of three points makes Madrid more comfortable at the top of the LaLiga standings. Los Merengues won 46 points in 19 games. Next, Madrid will start next year by visiting Getafe headquarters (2/1).