The Frenchman's return to form has coincided with a series of victories for the reigning Champions League winners
Bit by bit, it seems to be coming back to Karim Benzema.
It took the Frenchman time to find his footing in the post-Cristiano Ronaldo era, operating as Real Madrid’s main striker again. Leading man was a role he seemed to have forgotten how to play, operating instead in dutiful sacrifice to Ronaldo, for the good of the team.
After a joyful burst of four goals in the first three league games as the team breathed free of the shadow of Cristiano, the well ran dry for both player and club.