Updated On: 02 August, 2022 02:37 PM IST | Madrid | AP
To repeat its success, Madrid knows it will need the 34-year-old France striker to perform at a high level for another season. And the club bets he can do it

Karim Benzema. Pic/AFP
When Karim Benzema went down in pain after getting hurt in a practice session during Real Madrid's preseason tour in the United States, it was understandable why his teammates and the coaching staff appeared concerned.
Madrid can't afford to lose Benzema, who was the team's best player last season and had a key role as the club won the Champions League and the Spanish league.