Robert Lewandowski is there are few rivalries as intense as the battle for the title of the best striker in the world. And in 2023, the competition between. Karim Benzema and Robert Lewandowski is reaching new heights, with the Frenchman hunting down his. Polish counterpart with some truly impressive statistics.
It’s no secret that both Benzema and Lewandowski are two of the most lethal strikers in the game today. Both players have the ability to score from any angle, with either foot or their head, and have consistently proven themselves to be among the top goalscorers in their respective leagues.
But this season, Benzema has taken his game to a whole new level. Playing for Real Madrid, he has scored an incredible 40 goals in 36 games in all competitions so far, with 27 of those goals coming in La Liga alone. This puts him well ahead of the next highest scorer in the league. Lionel Messi, who has scored 19 goals in 30 games for Barcelona.
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Meanwhile, Lewandowski has been doing what he does best over in the Bundesliga, scoring an impressive 36 goals in 28 games for Bayern Munich. This puts him on track to break Gerd Muller’s record of 40 goals in a single. Bundesliga season, a feat that many thought was unbreakable.
But while Lewandowski’s numbers are certainly impressive, they pale in comparison to Benzema’s stats this season. In fact, if Benzema continues at his current rate, he will likely finish the season with around 50 goals in all competitions. A number that would put him among the greatest goalscorers of all time.
So what has led to Benzema’s incredible run of form this season? For one thing, he has been given more freedom to roam and create chances for himself and his teammates. Under former manager Zinedine Zidane. Benzema often played a supporting role to Cristiano Ronaldo, but since the Portuguese star’s departure, Benzema has become the focal point of Real Madrid’s attack.
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