Karim Benzema played his last game for Real Madrid and scored a goal in it. The match was against Athletic Bilbao and took place at Real Madrid's home stadium. The game ended in a draw.
Benzema, who is 35 years old and the
second-highest scorer in the club's history, scored the goal from a penalty
kick after Eder Militao was fouled in the penalty box.
Real confirmed the end of Benzema's 14-year
stay at the Bernabeu on Sunday, before a reported move to Saudi Arabia.
Oihan Sancet had earlier lashed the visitors
in front from close range.
Sancet fired home after Thibaut Courtois had
kept out his initial attempt, while the Belgium goalkeeper also saved a
first-half penalty from Mikel Vesga following Toni Kroos' handball.
Rodrygo wasted Real's best chance to win the
game late on, diverting Vinicius Jr's low cross over the bar from inside the
six-yard box.
Benzema cut a largely peripheral figure
throughout his final game, but his spot-kick - rolled into the middle of the
goal - provided a fitting conclusion to a glittering career in Spain which
included five Champions Leagues and four La Liga titles.
The France striker was replaced by Luka
Modric in the 74th minute, leaving the field to a superb ovation from the home
crowd.
Marco Asensio, whose own eight-year spell
with Real will come to an end this summer, received a similar reception when he
was taken off during stoppage time.
But there was no farewell appearance for
former Chelsea forward Eden Hazard, who was an unused substitute prior to his
departure on 30 June.
Real Madrid end the season second in the
table behind champions Barcelona.
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