No wants major changes. The brilliant performance of Karim Benzema against Chelsea in the Champions League reaffirmed his great present in the season. While the Spanish press speculates about the possible arrival of Erling Haaland, Carlo Ancelotti avoided talking about it and emphasized his desire to have the French forward for many years.
"Haaland? Benzema is and will be one of the most important players of this club in the future, no matter who plays with him," Ancelotti said in a press conference prior to the league duel against Getafe.
Karim Benzema shone with a hat-trick against Chelsea. Photo: EFE
Although some consider that the 'Gato' is in the final stretch of his career, for the coach his player remains at a very high level of competition and his experience allowed him to assume a leadership role in the dressing room. "His career is very long. He keeps growing. He has improved on and off the field, in his leadership. He has more personality, he is more of a leader. The good player has always been there," he said.
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The Italian also referred to the comparison made between the French attacker and the legend Marco van Basten. "It is very difficult to compare with players from other eras. I think Benzema would be happy to be compared to Van Basten, and Marco to be compared to Karim," he concluded.
When do Real Madrid vs Getafe play in LaLiga Santander?
The match between Real Madrid vs Getafe, valid for Matchday 31 of LaLiga Santander, will be held on Saturday, April 9 at 2:00 p.m. (Peru time) at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.