Handle the ball on your back? No problem! Watch Karim Benzema’s stylish goal

Karim Benzema is arguably the footballer with the best form on the planet at the moment. In 6 league rounds he has already scored 8 goals and 7 assists, but he is not only scoring points, he is also entertaining the fans with his technical finesse. Like against Mallorca.

First round of La Liga, Real Madrid defeat Alavés 4-1, Benzema scores two goals. In the second round, Los Blancos only draw 3-3 at Levante in a fierce duel, the French striker assisting two goals. In the third round, Real snatch an important 1:0 win at Betis, with Carvajal’s goal assisted by none other than Benzema.

After the national break, Real Madrid finally return home to the Santiago Bernabéu and Benzema sets up the opening concert. He scores a hat-trick, adds one more goal and Real win 5-2. In Valencia, the toughest test yet, the tenacious home side still lead 1: 0 in the 88th minute.

But then Benzema sets up a goal for Vinícius to make it 1: 1 and after a centre from the Brazilian winger, he pulls the lead back to Real Madrid in the 89th minute. Key man. Against Mallorca again at home, another gala performance comes as Benzema manages a 6: 1 win with a 2+2 record.

The second goal in particular was magnificent. David Alaba sends a long pass behind the defence which, at first glance, Benzema slightly overruns. But that doesn’t bother him at all, he back-heaves the ball to his right and even with the defender’s run he gets it past the visiting goalkeeper.

Benzema has started this season absolutely brilliantly and is on course for his best season of his career.

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