Karim Benzema was praised by Carlo Ancelotti in the press conference of Real Madrid, in view of tomorrow (Saturday, 28/5, 22:00) grand final of the UEFA Champions League with Liverpool at the "Stade de France".

The Italian coach of the "merengues", who won the trophy of the top inter-club competition in 2014 with the Madridians, stressed that he has very strong memories from all the finals he has participated in, characterizing the best of all 2005 (with him on the Milan bench). ) against Liverpool who were judged on penalties after a shocking 3-3 in regular time and extra time

"Benzema has a great personality and a leading role both on and off the field. What remains unchanged is its quality, which continues to be enormous, as does its humility. It is very different to be a coach of Real. I think about how different things were last year. Then came the phone call from the president. "It was a great achievement for me to get to Madrid," said Ancelotti, adding

"As for the final, I may be a little anxious tomorrow afternoon, but my players, who fill me with confidence, are helping me to overcome these worries

.The Champions League final is something you dream of, but you can not control. This is my fifth as a coach and I have good memories from everyone. The best was in 2005 against Liverpool, which we lost. Everything can happen. We must be ready".