Benzema: Copa success has given Real Madrid new confidence

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema says there's a new confidence within the squad after their Copa del Rey triumph over Barcelona.

For many, Benzema was Real's best player in Saturday's 6-3 win at Valencia.

"We've removed a lot of pressure by winning a very tough Copa. We have shown that many players can contribute to this team," said Benzema.

"We did not expect a result as big as this because Valencia are a great team, but the game went very much in our favor after a great first half. It was a great evening for us."