Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 09:57 / Updated Tuesday, November 18, 2025 10:15
Karim Benzema (37 years old), the Saudi striker from Al Ittihad, identified a problem in the game of the real madridthe team he played for between 2009 and 2023.
Benzema left Real three years ago, transferring to Al Ittihad, but continues to follow the events that take place in the Madrid camp. He drew Kylian Mbappe's attention to the fact that he needs to score especially in matches against difficult opponents.
Karim Benzema on Kylian Mbappe: “He's better than last year, but…”
“Mbappe is much better than last year, although scoring goals is nothing new for him. He did it at PSG and at Real Madrid he will score even more goals. There will be games where Mbappe won't touch the ball, but what we expect from Kylian is to take his chances when he gets them. This is the Real.
Madrid really need Kylian and there are games where he has to score, like against Atletico Madrid, Liverpool… These are teams that are retreating and the striker has to move, solve these situations. He has to combine with Vinicius. Real Madrid is waiting for Mbappe for these momentsto bring home the Champions League,” said Benzema, according to sportal.rs.
He also advised the Real players to respect their positions on the field:
“I think Mbappe can do it with the other players. He can't do it alone. He needs Vinicius, other players… It's simple. Vinicius, Mbappe, Rodrygo, Bellingham and the others have to communicate. One is there to score goals, the other to assist.
Kylian Mbappe, the author of a “double” in the match France – Ukraine 4-0 / Photo: Imago
We won't tell Bellingham to score goals because that's Mbappe's job, nor will we tell Kylian to be a number ten because that's Bellingham's role. He must speak. Kylian is better than last year, but he needs to focus more on these moments when Real Madrid need him, because he has what it takes to do that.”
