Karim Benzema had a quite ridiculous 2021/22 season.

The Frenchman was integral as Real Madrid won both La Liga and the Champions League.

He notched 27 goals in Spain's top tier and scored a ridiculous 15 goals in 12 Champions League matches.

His brilliance has seen him emerge as the overwhelming favourite to win the 2021/22 Ballon d'Or.

Benzema was given an extended holiday over the summer and recently joined up with Real Madrid for their tour of the United States.

And it hasn't taken him long to hit the ground running once again.

Footage has emerged of Benzema producing a crazy touch and finish to embarrass teammate Alvaro Odriozola in training.

The Frenchman managed to bamboozle his teammate with a filthy touch over his head, before powering the ball into the back of the net with his left-foot, View the goal below...

Fans have been lauding Benzema for his brilliance. View some reaction below...

That isn't the only time Benzema has ruined Odriozola in training. Another video has emerged showing the Frenchman bamboozle is teammate with another crazy touch. View it below...

It must be an absolute nightmare to defend against Benzema in training.

Benzema is clearly ready to emulate last season and dominate once again in the 2022/23 campaign.

The Frenchman is the massive favourite to pick up his first Ballon d'Or later this year and Eden Hazard thinks he would be a deserving winner.

VIGO, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 11: Karim Benzema of Real Madrid celebrate with Alvaro Odriozola (L) after scores the second goal during the La Liga match between RC Celta de Vigo and Real Madrid CF at Abanca-Balaidos on November 11, 2018 in Vigo, Spain. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)

"I think he [Benzema] deserves to win the Ballon d’Or,” Hazard told ESPN, per Eurosport. “There's no doubt about it.

“But I think he deserves it not just for that season, but for his whole career. It's like he's been at the top for 15 years. Maybe he's scoring more goals, which is why people just want him to win this Ballon d'Or, but I think he deserved it before, like five years ago.

"He's our captain now and he's also like, a really good guy. He's not talking that much on the pitch, doing what he wants. He's our leader. So we just pushed him to go for the Ballon d'Or."