Karim Benzema has become the favorite for the 2022 Ballon d’Or for a reason.
The striker scored 42 times in 44 games for Real Madrid this season, leading his team to a La Liga-Champions League double.
Benzema’s red-hot club form has easily translated to his national team, and he scored another sensational goal for France on Friday.
With France and Denmark scoreless early in the second half of a UEFA Nations League match, Benzema played a picturesque one-two with Christopher Nkunku before evading two defenders and finishing past goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel.
Denmark would eventually turn the game around and win 2-1 at Stade de France, but the home fans at least got to witness another moment of brilliance from Benzema.
Watch Benzema’s goal vs. Denmark
🇫🇷 @BENZEMA DOES IT 👏👏
France takes the lead! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/eBQn9b3Wik
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 3, 2022
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