Real Madrid news, Xabi Alonso: 'Benzema benefit from Ronaldo exit'
Former Real Madrid and Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has said that the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus has helped in improving Karim Benzema. The Frenchman has scored five goals in the La Liga so far this season, assisting once in 12 appearances in the league. This comes after a very disappointing campaign last season, when Benzema was playing with Ronaldo up front for the Los Blancos. Alonso, who has been teammates with both Ronaldo and Benzema at Real, has said that Benzema has been helped a lot by the departure of Ronaldo and he has improved since his move to the bianconeri in the summer.
The Spaniard told Real Madrid TV : "I'm a big fan of Karim. I know it's hard to mark him, I've tried it in training. “The departure of Cristiano led him to be more selfish and to finish more chances. Earlier, he always looked at where Cristiano was but I think he's doing well this season. “Ronaldo's departure led him to score more goals. Now he assumes his responsibilities and scores. There is no attacker in the world who can adapt as he does. "
