Karim Benzema was amazing this season, he led the team to the title of Spanish champion, and he was also the most deserving for the placement of Blancos in the finals of the Champions League.
With the result of 4: 2 for Manchester City, he took a penalty kick in a sensational way, performed a “panenka” and reduced the gap. That moment is still retold among the fans of the most important side things in the world.
Benzema discovered what was going on in his head at that moment.
– I was waiting for the right moment like this, a game like this in which there is a lot of pressure. It is such pressure that allows you to make similar moves – said Benzema.
In the return match, which is also memorable, Real celebrated after extra time with 3: 1. And then Benzema was one of the key actors in Madrid’s passage to the grand final, which will be played in Paris.
Carlo Ancelotti also spoke about the incredible games of the Frenchman, who believes that his football player should win the “golden ball” next season.
– It is difficult for Benzema to be considered just a center forward, he is generally a phenomenal player. Not just a shooter, but an assistant. He is very important to us, I think he is the best in the world at the moment. He became the leader when Ronaldo left Real Madrid – said Angelotti.
He believes that Benzema took over the role of leader in Real Madrid after the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo.
– Ronaldo was a player who scored 50 goals per season and without him Real Madrid had big problems in efficiency. Benzema took on that responsibility and became even more important to the team. He is the leader, but he is not the only one. We managed to build a strong spirit in the team and that can be seen in the games we play. The boys are there for each other, that is the key to success – concluded Angelotti.
