Benzema beats Messi and Xavi

Karim Benzema (Lyon, 32 years old) This Saturday he became the player who has given the most assists in the Classics played at the Camp Nou in the last 25 years, tied with Guardiola. With his pass to Valverde he not only enabled the Uruguayan to open the scoring, but also gave his sixth goal pass in blaugrana territory, surpassing the assists that Messi, Xavi and Iniesta have provided (5 each), despite the fact that they played these games with the local factor.

He is co-leader of that statistic together with the current Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, who during his time as a Barcelona player also gave six assists. The data, advanced by MisterChip, enlarges the statistics of Karim, who gains muscle in the face of the argument that he is an atypical forward, capable of playing far from the area and offering more than goals. All the Classics that have been played in Blaugrana territory in the last 25 years.

It was minute 5 of the game when the 9 white saw Pajarito uncheck down the central lane, gave him a pass between the lines to leave him only before Neto and that he could define the long squad with a very powerful shot. It was the first goal of a magical afternoon for Real Madrid, winning the great LaLiga game in a resounding way (1-3). The triumph, for life on an emotional and qualifying level, allows those of Zidane catch air before the 'final' that they will have to face now in the Borussia Park on Tuesday (9:00 p.m., Movistar Champions League), against Borussia Mönchengladbach.