The Estadio de Gran Canaria was the setting for Benzema to make his 400th Real Madrid appearance. The forward played a crucial role in the win over UD Las Palmas, netting the game’s second goal from the penalty spot. The Frenchman was also the captain on the night and reaches the milestone in his ninth season with the club.



His 400 games have come across six competitions: LaLiga (268), Champions League (81), Copa del Rey (34), Spanish Super Cup (8), Club World Cup (6) and the European Super Cup (3). His highest number of appearances by campaign were in the 2011/2012 and 2013/2014, with 52. Since making his madridista debut in 2009/10, Benzema has won 3 Champions Leagues, 3 Club World Cups, 3 European Super Cups, 2 LaLiga tiles, 2 Copa del Rey trophies and 2 Spanish Super Cups



Benzema: "Time really does fly"

In an interview with Realmadrid TV, the forward reflected in the following terms: "When I signed for this club I was just over 20 years old and I came here to win titles. Now I'm 30 and it's been an incredible journey. I'm very happy to be playing here and I always want to win more trophies. I feel great and I'm always going to work hard to stay on at Real Madrid”.



"Making my debut for my dream club and scoring my first Real Madrid goal were hugely significant moments for me. It was a long time ago now and time really does fly. I'm very happy and proud of my work as part of this team, and for having made 400 appearances".



Dream come true

“I've wanted to play for Real Madrid ever since I was a young boy because my idols played here. I always thought I was coming to this club to win titles and today, if I take a look back, I can say I'm very happy because I've won three Champions Leagues here and that's outstanding. It's the greatest club in the world and everyone wants to play for Real Madrid”.