Benzema: 'Ronaldo left me more ambitious'

*Real - Frankfurt: 2h Thursday, August 11, Hanoi time.

"It is true that I have scored more goals since Ronaldo left, but when he was here, he helped me a lot both inside and on the pitch," Benzema answered when asked about the change The gameplay after Cristiano Ronaldo left Real 4 years ago. "At that time, I played a more tectonic role. But I knew I could do more. When Ronaldo left, I understood that it was time to change the game and ambitious. happening well ".

In nine seasons with Ronaldo, Benzema scored an average of 21 goals. However, in the four seasons following the senior's departure, the 34-year-old forward averaged 34 goals. Last season, Benzema even scored 44 goals in 46 matches, contributing significantly to helping the Bernabeu host win the Spanish Super Cup, La Liga and champions league. He personally became the number one contender for the 2022 Ballon d'Or.

This season, Benzema became the new captain of Real, succeeding Marcelo just gone after the end of the contract. Tonight 10/8, he can win the first title as a new position when he joined Real to compete with European Super Cup with Frankfurt. "I am very proud to become the captain, but the team is still the most important. I always say that the collective title is more important than the individual title," the French striker said.

Benzema will turn 35 in December, however, Real has not found more backup options, after Kylian Mbappe "turned the car" to renew with PSG. When asked about this issue, Benzema answered: "I don't know. Real has coach and president. I am not the one who answered this question."