Real Madrid: 3 predictions for Karim Benzema for next season

Karim Benzema has been the top-scorer for Real Madrid in all competitions for the last three seasons now but what’s in store for him heading into 2021/22?

The Frenchman will be back from a European Championship to remember, at least on a personal note, as he scored four goals in as many matches and had a brilliant overall impact on the team as well. When he returns to Madrid for pre-season, Benzema will have to work with a familiar figure in the shape of Carlo Ancelotti and is set to have all eyes focused on him for next season.

For the upcoming campaign, the onus is on Real Madrid to make a visible mark on proceedings, especially after the previous season ended on a trophyless note despite some positive signs. Kylian Mbappe’s possible arrival this summer could also be influential in determining Benzema’s role in the team, but what’s certain is that he will be a very important entity.

Though Marcelo is now officially the club’s captain, he is likely to play second fiddle to Ferland Mendy for large parts of the season which opens the door to Karim Benzema being the one who leads the team onto the pitch more often than not. What can we expect from the master marksman heading into pre-season and eventually the new season?