For nine seasons, from 2009 to 2018, Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo shared the attacking line at Real Madrid. Together, they won four Champions League titles, three of them consecutively. During this time, Cristiano always praised the importance of Benzema, who did everything possible to help him be the best. However, for Benzema, there have been better players.

Benzema picks Ronaldo as the best of all time

Recently, in an interview on ‘La Sexta’ with his friend Edu Aguirre, Cristiano Ronaldo confessed to feeling like the best player in history… even though not everyone shared his opinion. “I believe I am the most complete player that ever existed. I respect people who like Messi, Pelé, or Maradona more. But to say that Cristiano isn’t the most complete is a lie. Honestly, I haven’t seen anyone better than me.”

This topic was brought up with Karim Benzema in recent hours, and he gave a striking response that will surprise many Real Madrid fans: “Anyone can say whatever they want; if he thinks he’s the best in history, then he is. There are many, for me, it’s Ronaldo, the one from Brazil. I don’t like making comparisons between players because everyone has their own story,” said Benzema to ‘TNT Brasil.’

When will Cristiano vs Benzema play?

These strong statements will surely have reached Cristiano Ronaldo’s ears, who will try to prove to Karim Benzema next time they face each other with Al-Nassr against Al-Ittihad. For that, we will have to wait until the 30th matchday of the Saudi Pro League.

Meanwhile, Benzema continues to enjoy a great moment with Al-Ittihad. This weekend, they defeated the reigning champion Al-Hilal (4-1) and he has already scored 16 goals in the Saudi Pro League. The same number as Cristiano Ronaldo… although he couldn’t prevent another defeat for Al-Nassr this round.