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Karim Benzema 'Dissected Everything' About Cristiano Ronaldo, Reveals How He Was Inspiration For His Success

Karim Benzema 'Dissected Everything' About Cristiano Ronaldo, Reveals How He Was Inspiration For His Success

"When I watched him, I tried to understand everything he did..."

​Karim Benzema has revealed how Cristiano Ronaldo inspired his ultra-prolific campaign for Real Madrid this season. 

The 34-year-old scored an incredible 44 goals in 46 games in all competitions as he helped his side to La Liga and Champions League glory.

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Image: Alamy

He's enjoyed a superb term having 'dissected everything' about ex-teammate Ronaldo, saying the Manchester United star has inspired his success.  

Benzema explains how he studied ​Ronaldo's game during their nine-year spell together in Spain, but admitted that he will never be able to replicate the 37-year-old's lofty achievements. 

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Image: Alamy

Speaking to Onze Mondial, he said: "When I watched him, I tried to understand everything he did: the goals, the shots, the passes, the ball controI. 

"I dissected everything about Ronaldo. That’s why I can say: it’s impossible to achieve the same."

Benzema bagged 27 league goals and a staggering 15 goals in the Champions League, almost single-handedly knocking out Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Manchester City.

He's the favourite to win the Ballon d'Or following his heroics in Europe and he likes his chances to land the prestigious award. 

"Because I'm having a great season, I think. I was present during many important matches, I managed differences," he added.

"All this makes people recognise my performance. And then, I was consistent throughout the season."

​Asked if he'd vote for himself, he replied: "Yes, of course, because I love my game, I love what I do on the pitch. I play the football that I always wanted to play. 

"The way I play on the pitch represents my vision of football. For example, if I saw another player doing what I do on a pitch, I would vote for them."

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Image: Alamy

Benzema has stepped out of Ronaldo's shadow and established himself as a Real legend. 

But he's remained humble enough to acknowledge the role his former club colleague has played in his goal-scoring exploits this season.

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Topics: Karim Benzema, Real Madrid, Football, Cristiano Ronaldo