Karim Benzema announced his departure from Real Madrid on Sunday afternoon. The French striker has spent 14 seasons in the club's jersey.

Here are the five highlights of the player's career with the Merengues. Benzema became the first Frenchman to score in a Champions League final since Zinedine Zidane in 2002. He became the most successful Frenchman in C1, with his teammate Raphaël Varane. With 47 goals and 14 assists in 2021-22, he had the best statistical season of his career.