Benzema Backs Mbappé’s Form, Calls for Real Madrid Unity in Biggest Tests
Benzema frames Real Madrid’s path to major wins as a collective task centered on Mbappé’s finishing.
Overview
- Mbappé has 18 goals in 16 competitive matches this season and is Real Madrid’s lone nominee for FIFA’s Best awards, according to Yahoo Sports.
- Benzema says Mbappé “can’t do it alone” and must link with Vinícius Júnior, with clearly defined roles for creators and finishers across the attack.
- He cites Atlético Madrid and Liverpool as the types of opponents where Mbappé must convert chances and combine effectively to decide tight games.
- The former captain praises coach Xabi Alonso six months into the job, highlighting pressing and vertical passing as a good fit for the squad.
- Benzema says he still watches every Real Madrid match and expects to continue his playing career for about two more years.