Karim Benzema is Real Madrid's past and present. Is he their future too?

Historically speaking, doubting Karim Benzema has been a bad move.

Some questioned if the 21-year-old signed from Lyon in 2009 was the right man to lead the Real Madrid attack; Benzema fought off competition from Gonzalo Higuain to establish himself as the club's undisputed No.9. Others weren't convinced he could fill the scoring void left by Cristiano Ronaldo's departu...