Daniel Alves (Barcelona) acknowledged that Karim Benzema is having a sensational season at Real Madrid and that he is at the forefront of winning the Ballon d’Or, but he warns that he is not alone.
“Benzema has every chance to win because of what he’s been doing. Now the Champions League will have a lot of influence. If he manages to win, then he is a serious contender, but there are still other names. At Manchester City and Liverpool. He has competition. If he’s ahead, it’s because he took Real Madrid to another level of play and to places where they weren’t before. He deserves it”, said the Brazilian winger, in an interview with Brand.
Although the rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid is intense, Daniel Alves acknowledged that he congratulated Merengues players on their passage to the Champions League final: “Yes, yes and yes. I’ve said it publicly. I spoke with Marcelo, who entered the history of Real Madrid. Hats off to him.”
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