Overview
- The Real Madrid great praised Mbappé's output this season, citing 18 goals in 16 matches with the team atop La Liga.
- He warned that Madrid expects decisive contributions in tougher fixtures and pointed to recent losses to Atlético Madrid and Liverpool.
- Benzema urged Mbappé to combine more with Vinícius Jr, Bellingham and Rodrygo, stressing that the forward "cannot do it alone."
- He said he plans to play until around age 40 and described a fulfilling leadership role and lifestyle at Al‑Ittihad in Saudi Arabia.
- He left the door open to a France recall if circumstances change and called a future Real Madrid return "envisageable" after speaking with Florentino Pérez.