Again silent against Espanyol (0-1), Sunday in La Liga, Karim Benzema still managed to unlock a padlocked game thanks to a fabulous heel for Casemiro. An extraordinary gesture greeted as it is right in the Spanish capital … but not only.
Benzema, smuggler of genius in Catalonia.
Karim Benzema (32) is a leaving attacker. Even if he has posted consistent figures since the start of the season (22 goals and 10 assists in 41 games), the French center-forward is one of those players who shine by their essential role in the game. the lawn of Espanyol (0-1), the Lyonnais has reserved a new treat for which he has the secret.
K. Benzema – for me it’s football
While Real Madrid could not find the solution, Benzema managed to pave the way in spectacular fashion. On a deviation from Sergio Ramos, the Blue, back to goal and unable to get into shooting position, found the lucidity to slide the ball between the legs of his bodyguard with a devastating heel, allowing Casemiro to have plenty of time to find the fault just before the break. A touch of genius that prompted his captain, stupefied by the gesture, to come to congratulate him rather than the Brazilian.
Asked the outcome of the meeting, Benzema was very satisfied with his overall production. I did not score but I issued a assist, so it is a satisfaction. It was a difficult game but very important for us. This success is really very important , said the three-color striker, notably mentioning his improbable gesture. For me, it’s football, it came to me like that. I knew he was going to come behind me, I felt it, and I naturally gave him this balloon.
Tributes from Casemiro and Zidane
Unsurprisingly, the former Olympique Lyonnais player was praised by his relatives. Starting with the evening goalscorer, impressed by the class of his sidekick. For me, what he does is normal. We know that Karim doesn’t play like a 9, he plays like a 10. I know him, I know how he plays. I asked for the ball in space and it was an incredible tailgating. This is Karim’s goal. I celebrated him with him , said the South American to the press.
Mme de bell deoche for her greatest defender and admirer, Zinedine Zidane. For Karim, yes … I think of genius, I think of this gesture of class, I think of all the people who like to see beautiful football, like me, like you, like all the enthusiasts who like to see this kind of gesture. And what is even more beautiful is to see that his boyfriend, Casemiro, in this case, knows that Karim can do this kind of jugada , welcomed the French coach in front of the journalists.
Newspapers unanimous, Guti bows
While she often blew hot and cold with Benzema, the Madrid press was unanimous in paying her a very beautiful tribute. A genius reigns over La Liga , a os Marca, while AS voices a leader heel . A title close to that of L’Equipe with a nicewhat a heel! . Three logistic women from three of the biggest illustrious European sports dailies with the frozen image of the heel, as if to freeze time.
And who better than his former partner, Guti, to dub it? Remember, ten years ago, when the former Spanish midfielder made a similar gesture to allow Benzema to offer victory to Real against Deportivo La Coruña (0-1). A decade later, the 43-year-old has not forgotten. It’s magic, my friend. Brutal , posted the main interest on Twitter. With the difference that this great inspiration could this time lead Casa Blanca to the title.
VIDEO: Benzema’s fabulous heeling for Casemiro
Brand –A genius reigns over La Liga
AS –leader heel
The team –what a heel!
Guti’s message
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