Benzema eyes personal record upon return

Benzema has scored 30 goals in all competitions this season, with his record tally standing at 32. He has two games remaining, but the Madrid striker is aiming to equal or break his record as his side travel to Anoeta to face Real Sociedad this Sunday.

The 31 year-old has been a shining light in an otherwise dark season for the reigning European champions, and having recovered from a muscular injury, the striker will once again be the focal point of Madrid's attack in the Basque country.

Real Sociedad and Real Betis are the last two sides that 'Los Blancos' will face this season as Benzema looks to at least equal or break his record tally in the 2018/19 season.

His injury that kept him out of Real's last two games have certainly made his task harder, but the Frenchman will still be hopeful of setting a new record in what remains of the campaign.

Even if he does not, no one can question his performances in a struggling Real side this season. He is the team's top scorer, and has already broken his previous second best goalscoring record of 28 with a hat-trick against Athletic in his last appearance.

Benzema sits second in the league scoring charts on 21 league goals - some distance behind the outstanding Lionel Messi and his 34 La Liga strikes.