Benzema's personal trainer claims Ronaldo 'couldn't stand' his training regime

Cristiano Ronaldo wouldn't be able to cope with the training regime that Karim Benzema has, according to the Frenchman's trainer.

Javier Atalaya was Benzema's personal trainer before before joining up with Real Madrid to work closely with the striker.

He also worked with Ronaldo during his time at the club and believes Benzema can deal with more when it comes to being put through his paces.

The forward is currently dealing with a small knock less than two weeks away from the Champions League last-16 clash with Liverpool.

And Atalaya has now issued a fitness update on the striker, clarifying: 'Karim is getting better every day.

'He is at home, without having anything to do, and he goes down to the gym to train. The Frenchman's mentality involves improving every day.'

To explain the intensity of the recovery progamme Benzema is undertaking, Atalaya suggested that it was too much for Ronaldo.

He added: 'Even Cristiano could not stand the training that Benzema does.'

That will come as a surprise to some fans with Ronaldo famed for his physique and work ethic,