Real Madrid were crowned the UEFA Champions League champions by defeating Liverpool 1 – 0 at the final at State de Paris. With the combined performances of Modric, Casemiro, Kroos and of course Benzema, the Real’s were always looking to crunch their opponents.
However, PSG star Lionel Messi has a different take on the performance of his former Barcelona rivals, Messi claimed that Real Madrid were not the best team in the continental competition this year, although he emphasised that their inferiority in skill should not take away from their champion mentality.
“Real Madrid, without taking away their merit, much less because they are the champion of the Champions League and are always there, were not the best team in this Champions League and yet they beat them all,” he said.
“I think there are no doubts Benzema should win Ballon d’Or, It is very clear that Benzema had a spectacular year and ended up elevating himself with the Champions League, being essential from the last 16 onwards in all the games. I think there are no doubts this year”, the Argentine made an additional comment.
