On This Day in 2023: Benzema’s Last Trophy with Real Madrid

TL;DR

On May 6, 2023, Real Madrid defeated Osasuna 2-1 to win the Copa del Rey, marking Karim Benzema's last trophy with the club before transferring to Al-Ittihad.

Key points

Real Madrid won the Copa del Rey final on May 6, 2023
Rodrygo scored both goals for Real Madrid
Karim Benzema lifted the trophy as captain
This was Benzema's last title with Real Madrid
He transferred to Al-Ittihad shortly after

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TOPSHOT - Real Madrid's French forward Karim Benzema poses for pictures with his medal after winning the Spanish Copa del Rey (King's Cup) final football match between Real Madrid CF and CA Osasuna at La Cartuja stadium in Seville on May 6, 2023. (Photo by CRISTINA QUICLER / AFP) (Photo by CRISTINA QUICLER/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images Three years ago today, Real Madrid defeated Osasuna 2-1 in the Copa del Rey final at La Cartuja in Seville. Rodrygo got both goals. He opened the scoring after 107 seconds. Vinícius Jr drove in from the left, cut it back along the ground, and Rodrygo swept it past Sergio Herrera. The goal pushed Osasuna out at Madrid rather than into a shell, and the next half hour was actually pretty uncomfortable for the favourites. Thibaut Courtois had to deal with Ante Budimir more than once. cleared an effort off the line. hit the bar at the other end. Just before the hour, Lucas Torró equalized with a low strike. Decent finish, real moment of belief for Osasuna. It lasted about ten minutes. had a shot deflected, the ball fell kindly, and Rodrygo prodded in the winner in the 70th. The route to the final was the part most Madridistas remember. out in the quarters, then over two legs in the semis. It was also Karim Benzema’s last title with the club. He lifted it as captain that night, and a few weeks later, signed for Al-Ittihad after fourteen years in Madrid.

Q&A

What was the score of the Copa del Rey final between Real Madrid and Osasuna?

Real Madrid won the Copa del Rey final against Osasuna with a score of 2-1.

Who scored the goals for Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final?

Rodrygo scored both goals for Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final.

When did Karim Benzema leave Real Madrid after winning the Copa del Rey?

Karim Benzema left Real Madrid shortly after winning the Copa del Rey in May 2023, signing with Al-Ittihad.