Overview
- Karim Benzema praised Kylian Mbappé’s scoring surge but said Real Madrid expects decisive goals in big matches and that the forward cannot carry the team alone.
- He urged Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo to improve on‑field communication and define roles, stressing that scorers and creators must complement each other.
- The club legend assessed the current squad as talented yet lacking a true internal leader, even as he credited coach Xabi Alonso’s work.
- He left the door open to a return to Real Madrid, saying it “could happen” if Florentino Pérez remains president and noting that he is in contact with him.
- He confirmed his Al-Ittihad deal is close to expiring, acknowledged active interest from European clubs, and said he expects to play for roughly two more years.