With Sergio Ramos' future still uncertain, Real Madrid have put all their sails in that they will not end up in the same situation with Karim Benzema. The Frenchman's contract does not expire until next year, but the parties are very close to agreeing on a one-year extension, so Benzema will be in Madrid until 2023.

Real Madrid have a policy that they will not offer players over 30 years old contracts for more than a year, and they stick to that. The reason why the extension can already take place now rather than next year is due to that the club will not risk being in the same situation as they do with Sergio Ramos right now, where there are very few months until his contract expires.

Karim Benzema has been "Los Blancos" perhaps the most important player this season. The 33-year-old striker has made 25 goals and six assists in 36 games and worn the captain's armband several times. The Frenchman has been in the Spanish capital since 2009.