Benzema demands more from Mbappé in key matches with Real Madrid

Karim Benzema, former Real Madrid player, has expressed his opinion on Kylian Mbappé’s performance in the merengue team. Benzema, who left the club in July 2023 to join Al Ittihad, believes that Mbappé has the potential to perform even more in important matches. He is much better; scoring goals is not new to him. He did it at Paris Saint-Germain, and at Real Madrid he is going to score many more. Mbappé, who in his first season with Real Madrid has already demonstrated his worth with 43 goals in all competitions and being the top scorer in LaLiga, has had an outstanding start to the season with 18 goals in 16 matches.

He needs to focus more at these moments when Real Madrid needs him because he has everything he needs to do it.

Karim Benzema

Benzema emphasizes the importance of Mbappé seizing opportunities, especially in key matches against teams like Atlético de Madrid and Liverpool. He believes that the French striker must be decisive in these games.

Furthermore, Benzema, who closely follows Real Madrid’s matches, pointed out the need to improve communication between the team’s key players, such as Vinícius, Mbappé, Rodrygo, and Jude Bellingham, to optimize performance on the field. One is there to score goals, another to provide assists. Regarding his own situation, Benzema is enjoying his time in Saudi Arabia and does not rule out continuing at Al Ittihad beyond his current contract, which ends in June 2026. The 2022 Ballon d’Or winner, who will turn 38 in December, feels in good physical shape and believes he can still play football for two more years.

My contract here is coming to an end, that’s true. I still can’t say whether I’ll stay or leave; it depends on many things. I see myself playing football for another two years.

Karim Benzema

Benzema also highlighted the progress of the Saudi league and his desire to discuss his future with the club face to face.