"Real Madrid were not the best squad this season, but it does not detract from their accomplishments as Champions League champions and perennial contenders.
"Winning the Champions League against Real Madrid? The Real Madrid match was a disaster for us. It killed me and everyone else in the changing room. We were adamant about winning the Champions League.
"I know what it's like to be a Real Madrid fan because I've experienced it for many years, if not my entire life." They score a goal out of nowhere, and the game is instantly changed.
"Against Real Madrid, a bizarre play or a goal may turn the game around. I knew it [Real Madrid's comeback] might happen, and it did to us and to the other teams [Chelsea, City, and Liverpool].
Real Madrid defeated PSG, Chelsea, and Man City en route to the Champions League final, when they beat Liverpool to win the competition.
Given that Los Blancos defeated the greatest teams from England and France, Messi's assertion that they weren't the best team doesn't hold water and appears to be nothing more than a case of bitterness.
Los Blancos won their 14th Champions League trophy, the most by any club in history.
Lionel Messi of Paris Saint-Germain believes there are no uncertainties about who will win the Ballon d'Or this year.
Karim Benzema of Real Madrid is the overwhelming favorite to win the prestigious award this year after a stunning season with Los Blancos, which culminated on Saturday with his team defeating Liverpool in the Champions League final, Benzema's fifth Champions League and the club's record-extending 14th.
Despite Liverpool having more chances and ball possession, Madrid came out on top, with a goal from Vinicius Junior in the 59th minute proving to be the game-winner. Thibaut Courtois, the Belgian goalkeeper, was in dazzling form as he denied Liverpool time after time to maintain his team in the lead. A very outstanding performance from
Benzema was instrumental in his team's Champions League run, scoring crucial goals against Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, and Manchester City. He finished the tournament as the highest scorer with 15 goals, surpassing Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski, who had 13 goals.
Lionel Messi, a seven-time winner of the Ballon d'Or, has weighed in on France's prospects of winning the trophy.
"I think there are no uncertainties," he told TyC Sports, "it is very evident that Benzema had a magnificent year and ended up consecrating himself with the Champions League, being vital in all games from the last 16 onwards."
"This year, I don't think there are any doubts."
It's difficult to dispute with Benzema's case, especially after he scored 44 goals in 46 games for Madrid in all competitions and added 15 assists.
Thierry Henry, an Arsenal icon, also believes Benzema will win this year.
"I have only one message for France Football," he remarked after the final on CBS Sports. The Ballon d'Or voting is now closed. It has already been won by Karim Benzema. Goodbye.”
When Cristiano Ronaldo was the main guy at Madrid, Benzema often found himself in the shadow of the Portuguese. Benzema, on the other hand, has risen to the occasion since his departure and has established himself as the club's standout player.
Benzema is the obvious favorite, with Sadio Mane, Kevin de Bruyne, and Mo Salah the closest challengers, according to the latest odds.
Benzema, on the other side, has one hand on the prize after winning both La Liga and the Champions League.
The Ballon d'Or is set to be presented later this year.
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