The French striker for Real Madrid has achieved remarkable numbers this season, and led his team to the top of the Spanish League and to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
This year, the blessed month of Ramadan coincides with a crucial stage, during which Real Madrid will play matches that will determine the fate of the season and the team's chances of winning titles.
However, the obligation of fasting will not hinder the French star of Algerian origin from continuing to shine and trying to reach with Real Madrid to the podiums.
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Benzema spoke - in an interview with the American magazine "Esquire" - about the month of Ramadan, and said that fasting does not affect his performance in matches, and added, "Ramadan is part of my life, and it is a religious duty."
The former player of the French club Lyon indicated that fasting is important to him, and confirmed that he gets a good feeling during the fasting period.
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It is noteworthy that Benzema, 34, is the top scorer in the Spanish League this season with 24 goals, and during this season he played 35 games in all competitions with Real Madrid, during which he scored 34 goals and granted 13 assists, to mark one of the best seasons since his arrival at the Royal Club in 2009.