Actual Madrid had been reunited with an outdated pal in Saudi Arabia as Karim Benzema dropped into their Spanish Supercup camp.
Benzema took day trip of his coaching schedule with Al Ittihad to test in together with his former teammates in Jeddah.
Los Blancos tackle Barcelona within the remaining on January 12, a event Benzema gained 4 occasions throughout his stint in Madrid, together with two finals in opposition to their El Clasico rivals.
The veteran striker revealed to an interview with Marca that he spoke with Vincius Junior over his frustration at not profitable the 2024 Ballon d’Or with a phrase of knowledge for the Brazilian.
“I advised him not take note of critics, don’t decrease your depth since you’re the most effective on the earth, and someday you’ll win the Ballon d’Or,” he mentioned.
Benzema was additionally requested about the potential of a return to Madrid earlier than retirement, and with together with his plan to play on till at the very least 2027, he’s open minded on the following step.
“Why not? In the intervening time I’m in Jeddah and doing properly. The time will come to see how life is and I’m certain I can be near Madrid once more.”