The forward overtook Zidane and has now made 228 official appearances in his five seasons with the Whites.
Benzema took part in the Liga clash versus Almería at the Santiago Bernabéu and overtook Zidane's tally of official appearances for Real Madrid. With 228, the striker has played in more matches than any other Frenchman in the Whites' history. Benzema has also scored more goals than any other French player in Real Madrid's 112 years: 110.
Zidane played in 227 matches in five seasons for the Whites, scoring 49 goals. As a Madrid player he won a European Cup, an Intercontinental, a European Super Cup, one Liga and two Spanish Super Cups. After Benzema and Zidane, the next Frenchmen in Real Madrid's the most-games-played list are Makelele (145) and Lass Diarra (117).
Zidane played in 227 matches in five seasons for the Whites, scoring 49 goals. As a Madrid player he won a European Cup, an Intercontinental, a European Super Cup, one Liga and two Spanish Super Cups. After Benzema and Zidane, the next Frenchmen in Real Madrid's the most-games-played list are Makelele (145) and Lass Diarra (117).
