Benzema
Cristiano Ronaldo, Chen Zhong, Kaka
Alonso, Khedira
Alvaro, Cavaleiro, Albiol, Ramos
Casillas
Benzema starting in this match was unexpected for many fans. In the pre-match predictions, people leaned towards Adebayor starting and Benzema on the bench.
Additionally, seeing Marcelo and Pepe on the bench in the defense was unexpected for many.
However, people's main focus was still on Benzema.
For forwards like Benzema, people often use the number of goals as a measure of their form.
And Benzema's goal count clearly wasn't up to the mark.
Also, his reserved personality wasn't very popular.
But perhaps due to Adebayor joining, Benzema has become more active recently, more willing to voice his opinions during interviews.
Recently, Benzema openly stated in an interview that his style sometimes puts him at a disadvantage in scoring; he sacrifices too much.
When interviewed by "Marca," he also said, "Perhaps I should think more about myself, score more goals."
