winner of a new Copa del Rey, Karim Benzema equals the record of titles with Real Madrid

Three days before the reception of Manchester City in the first leg of the Champions League, Real Madrid is full of confidence. The Merengues won their 20th King’s Cup, Saturday April 6, against Osasuna (2-1), nine years after their last title in the competition.

The people of Madrid opened the scoring through Rodrygo on their first ball in the 2nd minute of the match, then were joined on the return from the locker room on a half-volley from the right signed Lucas Torro (58th), before securing the crown at again with a second goal from Rodrygo (70th). A coronation that comes at the best of times for Real Madrid, in full doubt after its two stinging defeats on the grounds of promoted Girona (4-2) and Real Sociedad (2-0).

ICaptain Karim Benzema, who arrived at the club in 2009, thus lifts his 25th trophy with Real Madrid. He won his third Copa del Rey, which was added to four Spanish championships, four Spanish Supercups, five Champions Leagues, four UEFA Supercups and five Club World Cups. He thus equals Marcelo in the ranking of the most successful players in the history of the club.