Karim Benzema: Real Madrid Superstar Becomes Most Decorated French Player in History

• Real Madrid's Karim Benzema has become the most decorated French player in football history
• The forward has won 24 trophies with Real Madrid, 5 titles with Lyon and 1 trophy with France
• Benzema could also surpass Marcelo this season as Madrid's most successful player

Karim Benzema is now the most decorated French player of all time after helping Real Madrid beat Al Hilal in the Club World Cup final on Saturday.

Los Blancos lifted the trophy for a record fifth time with a pulsating 5-3 win over the Saudi Arabian giants in Rabat, Morocco.

Benzema was on target on his return from injury, while Vinicius Junior and Fede Valverde struck twice each in Madrid's spectacular victory over Al Hilal.

With the newest trophy in Benzema's chest, the 35-year-old has now amassed 30 career trophies, Madrid XTRA reports.

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The former Lyon forward is the only French player to win the UEFA Champions League five times. He has won four domestic league titles - three with Real Madrid and one with Lyon.

He led France to victory in the UEFA Nations League in 2020-21 and is expected to play a significant contributor for Real Madrid as they aim to retain the Champions League and La Liga this season.

Benzema to become Madrid's most successful player

Benzema needs just two more trophies to become Madrid's most successful player and could achieve it as early as the end of this season. Madrid are still in the running for three trophies this season but will face stiff competition in their quest to win them.

Madrid are second in La Liga but trail Barcelona by eight points. They are also in the running for the Champions League title but face Liverpool in the Round of 16. They're also in the running for the Copa del Rey but Barcelona stand in their way in that tournament as well.

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Benzema's uncertain future

Benzema's contract with Madrid expires at the end of the current season but Carlo Ancelotti doesn't expect him to go anymore, Soccer Laduma reported.

Ancelotti recently explained that the Frenchman was enjoying good form following the World Cup and expected him to do the same next season.

Madrid win Club World Cup

Sports Brief earlier reported that Real Madrid were crowned Club World Cup champions for a record fifth time after beating Al Hilal 5-3 on Saturday in Morocco.

Vinicius Junior and Fede Valverde struck twice each, while Karim Benzema also scored on his return from injury in Madrid's spectacular victory over their Saudi Arabian opponents.

Carlo Ancelotti's side, who qualified as Champions League winners last season, had far too much-attacking quality for their opponents to handle.