Karim Benzema, a striker for Real Madrid, has issued a message to Manchester City following the Spanish giants' 35th La Liga triumph on Saturday.
The French striker scored his 42nd goal of the season in the last game of the season, a four-goal home triumph against Espanyol. Los Blancos' players and management savored the victory with their fans late into the evening in the Spanish capital.
Despite the triumph and win on Saturday, Carlo Ancelotti's squad appeared to be completely focused on the Champions League semi-final second leg against the Premier League champions and league leaders on Wednesday.
Last week, City defeated Los Blancos in a seven-goal thriller in Manchester, with Benzema scoring twice to keep the tie alive ahead of the return match at the Santiago Bernabeu this week. Madrid is still hoping to add to their domestic crown this season by winning the European Cup.
After being used exclusively as a substitute in Saturday's league triumph over Espanyol, Benzema is anticipated to return to the starting line-up for Ancelotti's side against City, where he will once again lead the line.
"Another trophy for the finest club in the world," Benzema said on his social media account after Saturday's victory. Along with a trophy graphic and the number 35. "Congratulations to the squad for their hard work this season, and to the supporters for their support," he continues. We still have further objectives to achieve! #Alhamdulilah #HalaMadrid #CAMPEON35 #HalaMadrid"
Rodrygo Goes scored a first-half double for Real Madrid against Espanyol on Saturday, putting them on the verge of clinching the championship with goals from Marco Asensio and Benzema in the second half. With four rounds of action remaining in La Liga, it was enough to seal the league championship for Ancelotti's team, allowing them to concentrate on the Champions League.
Any title victory is celebrated at the city's Plaza de Cibeles, as is customary at Los Blancos, to allow vast crowds of supporters to celebrate alongside their heroes.The squad bus departed the Santiago Bernabeu as scheduled to travel to a major location in the Spanish city, which was crowded with club supporters who were enjoying the festivities.