Carlo Ancelotti says there are ‘no doubts’ Karim Benzema should win Ballon d’Or after after Super Cup triumph
Benzema became the club’s second leading goalscorer of all-time as he netted the second in a largely comfortable 2-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in Helsinki. Only Cristiano Ronaldo (450) has scored more than Benzema’s 324 goals for Real.
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“Benzema is very important, our leader,” the Italian told Movistar.
“We are here mostly because of him – he scored many important goals.
“There are no doubts about who should win the Ballon d’Or, it should be Karim.”
Benzema squeezed a shot past Kevin Trapp in the Eintracht Frankfurt goal to seal victory 25 minutes from time after David Alaba had given the Spanish side a first-half lead.
The two goals ensured Real Madrid’s competitive season began as the last ended with a trophy lifted high into the night sky.
Ancelotti’s side start their league campaign with a trip to Almeria on Sunday and the experienced manager was, on the whole, pleased with the performance.
“It was not an easy game, especially at the beginning,” Ancelotti conceded.
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“It was difficult for us to pick up the pace in general, but after the goal, everything went well. The beginning of the season is always difficult.
“We started well, having a good atmosphere can lead to better results and a better game. Winning helps to be motivated and excited”.
“On Sunday (against Almeria), I’ll refresh the team a bit.”
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