Real Madrid striker Benzema: Zidane like an older brother

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema is proud of his relationship with coach Zinedine Zidane.

Zidane has acted as a mentor to the France international.

"It is a huge honor, besides Ronaldo I also admired Zidane, he made history with France and Madrid."

"He has been behind me since I came here, his advice has helped me to defend myself when I have been criticized. I consider him as an older brother, he protects me and we appreciate each other."

"We have a great relationship. Recently he told me that he would have liked to have played with a striker like me."