Benzema Draws Level With Raul Gonzalez in Quest for Real Madrid Record

• Karim Benzema is edging closer to Cristiano Ronaldo when it comes to the most goals scored for Real Madrid
• Benzema's contract with Los Blancos expires at the end of the season and no new deal has been agreed upon
• Benzema has surpassed Stefano di Alfredo on Madrid's scoring charts and is now level with Raul Gonzalez

Karim Benzema continues to write his name into Real Madrid's record books.

The French striker endured a difficult start to the new season as a result of injuries but has slowly found his way back to goal-scoring form for the team.

As noted by BBC, the attacker scored a brilliant volley against Athletic Club Bilbao to help Madrid to a 2-0 win and edge closer to a Real Madrid record in the process.

The volley took Benzema to 228 goals for Los Blancos in La Liga alone, drawing him level with Raul. He also surpassed Real Madrid legend, Alfredo di Stefano's tally of 227.

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Only Cristiano Ronaldo (311) has now scored more goals in La Liga for Madrid than big Benz.

Ronaldo leads the way

Ronaldo also leads Benzema when it comes to most goals for Madrid in all competitions. As noted by Goal, Ronaldo scored 451 goals during his time with the club, while Benzema has now reached 335.

Benzema doesn't have to share second place with Raul, having scored 13 more goals than the Spaniard in all competitions for the La Liga giants.

The Ballon d'Or winner's contract expires at the end of the season and with no deal being finalized as yet, Benzema might not get the chance to surpass Ronaldo's records as a Madrid star.

Benzema's future uncertain

Karim Benzema could be set to depart Real Madrid after 15 years at the club as the forward is yet to renew his contract with the Spanish champions.

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Benzema has entered the final six months of his current deal with the Spanish champions but both parties are yet to agree on a new deal for the French forward.

Benzema could consider leaving Real Madrid to accommodate the Spanish club signing a younger forward in Kylian Mbappe, Sports Brief earlier reported.