Karim Benzema reveals how he helped former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo succeed at Real Madrid

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Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has revealed he had to alter his playing stye to suit former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid.

The France international’s claim appear to be true as since the Portuguese departed the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Benzema has not dropped below the 20-goal mark, and reached a new height by scoring 27 last season.

Ahead of Real Madrid’s European Super Cup final against Eintracht Frankfurt, Benzema spoke to the press and was asked about this development. The Irish Examiner covered his responses.

“It’s true that I’ve scored many more goals, but when Cristiano was here, we had a different style of play, I was providing more assists. He really helped me on and off the pitch.

“But at that time, I did know that I could do more and when he left, it was the time to change my game, change my ambitions and I am doing that well at the moment.”