Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Benzema Blames Players for Real Madrid Struggles
Real Madrid, a famous soccer team, has been losing a lot of games recently.
Their manager, Xabi Alonso, is getting blamed by fans.
A former player, Karim Benzema, said it's not the manager's fault.
He thinks the players need to work better together and accept that sometimes their teammates will score more goals.
Benzema believes the players need to put the team first and not worry about who gets the most attention.
He specifically mentioned players like Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, and Rodrygo, saying they need to understand their roles better.
Benzema also said that the players don't talk to each other anymore and focus too much on individual stats.
Real Madrid has won only 2 of their last 8 matches, including a recent 1-2 loss to Manchester City in the Champions League.
Manager Xabi Alonso is facing criticism from fans for the team's poor performance.
Former Real Madrid player Karim Benzema defended Alonso, stating that the coach's role is limited to selecting the best players.
Benzema criticized players like Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, and Rodrygo for not connecting well on the field and focusing too much on individual stats.
Benzema emphasized that players need to accept that teammates might score more goals and work together as a team.
- Who
- Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso, Karim Benzema, Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo
- What
- Defense of manager amid team's poor performance and player dynamics
- When
- After recent losses, including a 1-2 defeat to Manchester City
- Where
- Real Madrid, Spain
- Why
- To support Alonso and address team dynamics and player roles
- Team
- Real Madrid
- Manager
- Xabi Alonso
- Recent Wins
- 2 out of last 8 matches
- Recent Loss
- 1-2 to Manchester City in Champions League
- Defender
- Karim Benzema
- Players Criticized
- Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo
- Benzema's Stance
- Players need to accept teammates' success
Sources
'The Coach Can't Do Anything': Former Real Madrid Star Backs Xabi Alonso Amid Growing Criticisms After Manchester City Loss
Long road ahead for Barca despite four-point cushion over Real, says Flick
