Real Madrid striker, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Karim-Benzema-c20350, recently talked about the pressure that comes with being a Real player and also spoke about his personality and the club coach, Jose Mourinho.
The 24-year-old has given a revealing interview to UEFA.com ahead of Real Madrid’s away encounter with the German champions, Borussia Dortmund, in the Champions League.
He spoke about the challenges and the pressure he has faced since joining Los Blancos. He admitted the atmosphere in the team is very intense as Real Madrid are considered to be one of the most successful clubs in football.
He also asserted that the intense environment and pressure has been part and parcel of his life but that it is definitely more at Real Madrid.
“Pressure has been part of my life since I was at Lyon, but here its more intense because I'm at the best club in the world.”
The French international has also revealed his way of dealing with pressure. He said he talks to his little brother so that he can concentrate and does not feel pressure while playing.
“But I don't feel pressure during games otherwise I'd be paralysed and unable to play. I forget it by talking to my little brother.”
He also talked about his personality and the fact that he is a shy person. He added that when people get to know him and become familiar with him, they see his fun and laughing side.
“Overall I'm quite shy. When people get to know me they realise I like to have fun and I'm always laughing.”
The forward also talked about his experience at the club and the fact that he has struggled many times before to find his form. He added that his coach, Jose Mourinho, played a greater role in his current form.
“The Coach has worked with me on the mental side of the game. Now I'm stronger in that regard. I've had many ups and downs in Madrid, but I'm still here.”
Although Los Blancos had a slow start in the domestic league, they are the leaders of their group in the Champions League with six points.
The reigning La Liga champions, Real Madrid, will play against the Bundesliga champions, Borussia Dortmund, in their Champions League group match on Wednesday.
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