Rafa Benitez Cautioning Liverpool About Two Prominent Real Madrid Players

Former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez, who also coached at Real Madrid, is excited about the upcoming Champions League Round of 16 match between his former sides.

With both teams not in top form this season, Benitez warned Liverpool about the quality of Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior. “When they can pass and avoid the press and play in behind they are very dangerous,” he said. Benzema, who is a doubt for the match, is the current Ballon d’Or holder and led Real Madrid to a double in the last season.

Meanwhile, Vinicius, who scored the Champions League winner against Liverpool last season, has been in good form lately. Real Madrid has several other talented players who can make an impact against a struggling Liverpool side.