5) Fastest ever goal in El Clasico, 22nd December 2010
Benzema scored the opener in Madrid’s 3–1 defeat to Barcelona in the El Clásico. The goal, scored just 21 seconds into the match, was the fastest goal ever scored in a match between the two rivals.Three days after his record-breaking goal, for his performances during the 2011 calendar year, Benzema was named the French Player of the Year beating out Barcelona defender Eric Abidal and Lyon goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.
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