Following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema is happy to embrace the role of leader of Real Madrid's attack.
The striker has stepped up this season following the exit of the Portugal international to join Juventus last summer.
Benzema revealed that he played much more selflessly with Ronaldo in the team to provide his teammate with regular ammunition but is now happy to take on the scoring burden for himself.
"Now I'm the leader of the attack, whereas before I used to play for Cristiano," he told France Football.
"I was always looking for him with the aim of helping him score even more goals.
"That meant that I would play in the background but now it is up to me to show that I want to score."
The front cover of the edition which features the interview comes with the splash headline which says 'I love my life' as Benzema opens up on his newfound happiness.
mubangalumpukanya
177
benzema is more of john English in football...Ramos is even a better striker as compared to kid benzema....cr7 the world's best
Viubdkopt
140
Really Benzema? Where is the team now that you are "leading the attack"?
Oliverkiss
104
Benzema leader ??? seriously??? As a joke, the truth is very good! is that the difference in negative is more than obvious!
SRbadsoul
95
reallyyyyyy!!! man benzema, uh are a real hypocrite man... i thought he once gave uh penalty instead of hatrick and this is how uh repay him!?? by insulting him?? i always wanted ronaldo at madrid bt now i see why he left!!... Madrid do not deserve him **
Mocca
91
Now you run more than in the last 9 years together. Leave the ridiculous excuses
HalaHussein007
86
Well he is the leader of the attack, not because of the departure of CR7, but because of this young gentleman
kinsleeyfred
79
kkkk benzama must be crazy 11 goals and you now comparing yourself to a 50 goal a season player
Rutbmtuy
79
So that's why madrid is sinking.
Carlo_Peace
67
Benzema is not insulting Cristiano. Its just that when Cristiano was the main marksman while in Madrid, Benzema role was creating chances for him to score. Now he's gone and Benzema has taken that role as the leading striker.
KiaraMalasi
65
Guys don't judge Benzema.He is trying to make us win.Maybe he doesn't realize this thing in every match, but he is trying.I am not saying that is the best player and can be a leader, because only one can be a leader. Our capitan
Sayaknprty
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Only those who understand football will agree with Benzema. I love football. I was there watching every single match Ronaldo played when he was at Madrid. Benzema has provided more assists to Ronaldo. Sometimes failing to score not because he couldn't but allowing Ronaldo to score. whether you hate it or not but what Benzema is telling is truth. Not only Benzema played for Ronaldo but many Madrid players like Marcelo, Modric, Kroos helped Ronaldo too. Ronaldo himself couldn't have made without his teammates .They played and let Ronaldo finish the job. Am not saying Ronaldo isn't the best player or a hero . Ronaldo is the best players in the World after Messi .But even hero's needs help for them to become heroes. Benzema is one of the best players who have helped Ronaldo to reach that tally. In the end, Ronaldo should be thanking his teammates for helping him to be where he is just like Messi admitted that he wouldn't be where he is without the help of Xiavi and Iniesta and many teammates who surrounded him though he's got individual talents. So guys, when commenting don't give your thoughts because of love or hate have for someone . Telling truth is more important