French Midfielder Camavinga Reveals How Benzema and Mendy Helped Him Settle in Real Madrid

• Eduardo Camavinga has revealed how France teammates Karim Benzema and Ferlan Mendy helped him settle at Real Madrid
• Camavinga penned a six-year deal when he joined Los Blancos from Ligue 1 outfit Rennes in 2021 for a staggering €40 million
• The French midfielder won the UEFA Champions League and the La Liga title in his first season with the Spanish giants

Eduardo Camavinga has become one of Real Madrid’s best players in recent weeks, but the French midfielder has revealed the secret behind his success at the club.

The 20-year-old joined Los Blancos in 2021 and became an instant success in the Spanish capital, winning the UEFA Champions League and La Liga titles in his first season.

According to Football Espana, Camavinga has now revealed that teammates, Karim Benzema and Ferlan Mendy helped him settle at Real Madrid when he first arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

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“Karim is special for me. Ferland [Mendy] as well. When I first arrived, he was the first to give advice. And they tell me straight if I play badly. Then Ancelotti is very close to us. He’s played, makes things fun.”

Camavinga has stepped up for Real Madrid this season following the loss of form of teammates, Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Aurelien Tchouameni.

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Meanwhile, Camavinga is pushing for a place in the Real Madrid starting XI against Liverpool in their Last-16 UEFA Champions League encounter, Madrid Universal reports.

Following Real Madrid’s well-publicised injury crisis, with Tchouameni ruled out with flu over the weekend, the Frenchman wants to step in to replace his fellow teammate at Les Bleus.

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The reigning Champions League holders travel to Anfield to take on the Reds in the round of 16 first-leg tie on Tuesday, February 21.

Ancelotti set to banish Camavinga

Sports Brief also reported on Real Madrid manager, Ancelotti being reportedly fed up with Camavinga and preparing to exile the French midfielder from his first team.

The 20-year-old had a game to forget in the Spanish Super Cup final, as the Spanish champions were defeated 3-1 by arch-rivals Barcelona.

Camavinga completed only 68 percent of his passes and lost possession 11 times against the Catalan giants, frustrating Ancelotti and his team.