Monday, September 21, 2009

Benzema eyes Euro glory

Benzema eyes Euro glory

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema admits it is difficult to predict who will win the UEFA Champions League.

Spanish giants Real have been tipped to make it through to the final in May, which will be held at their home ground.

Benzema is confident Real will be there at the Bernabeu showpiece but he recognises the strength of Premier League teams on the European stage.

The Frenchman reckons the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United could pose a bigger threat than reigning champions and domestic rivals Barcelona.

"It is complicated to speak of a possible final because it depends on the draw for the quarter-finals," Benzema told the Spanish press.

"But for me Real Madrid will be in the final at the Bernabeu and our opponents could be Chelsea or Manchester United.

"Right now I think more about the English clubs than Barcelona or Inter Milan but the situation can change with time and it just depends on what happens at the key moments in April.

"The English clubs are tremendously competitive in the Champions League and always very dangerous."

Focused

Benzema joined Real in a big-money deal from Lyon over the summer and he is staying focused on trying to establish himself as a regular starter.

"I do not get preoccupied by goals," he explained. "Really I do not have fixed aims for this season and only desire to play, to help the squad and score.

"It is not easy to get in the XI at Real Madrid with the stars we have in the squad and this is my first dream."



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