Latest matches, Benzema has been playing so good and he is showing that he does not have worse performance after getting his first Ballon d'Or. He got more injuries in this season but whenever he was available for playing, he played very well. With his experience and outstanding finishing skills, I am sure Real Madrid and Ancelotti will get benefit of his better fitness in rest of season.
Benzema has always been a differentiator in the Real Madrid squad, his fine finishing giving Real Madrid the advantage to take the win over their opponents. Ancelotti must maintain Benzema condition to stay fit, he must not be forced to continue playing because he has suffered several injuries this season.
The difference of three points from Barcelona is not something bad for Real Madrid, their opportunity to take over first place is very open. Real Madrid must focus on their goals by maintaining their best form, losing points to Barcelona will give Real Madrid an advantage.
I would have to say he wasn't that player long ago, they had Ronaldo and that means they didn't need anyone to be a great goal scorer like Benzema because they had one anyway, and now that he is gone, for the past 2-3 years Benzema has been getting attention suddenly, normally he was a talented player before these years as well but he wasn't utilized this way, hell he was considered to be sold for a while as well but thankfully he stayed.
I would say he is living his best years right now because of Ronaldo leaving, and I believe that it's definitely something we should be focusing a bit more towards why he wasn't utilized like this before, if he is this talented, he could have played a lot better before.