Benzema's goalscoring stats plummet in 2020

Karim Benzema had spoilt Real Madrid fans recently. Last year, since the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, his hunger for goal had become evident. And that was showing so far this term. It was a great 2019 for him, but he has started much poorer in 2020. 

The Frenchman was the main man who got Real Madrid victory against Atletico in the derby with his goal. However, it is the only time he has scored in the league this calendar year. Very poor for his last eight matches. 

So he has got stuck on 13 goals. However, he is just one away from Leo Messi, another who has also struggled to score recently (he has got assists though).

Against Barcelona, Athletic, Getafe, Sevilla, Valladolid, Osasuna and Celta, he had chances, but he could not score. He did net against Zaragoza in the Copa del Rey. 

Benzema already knows what it is like to go through these kinds of spells as a Real Madrid player. However, Real are hoping he can start scoring against Barca in the Clasico and then versus Man City in the last 16 of the Champions League. Those games could be season defining.