5 players rated more by managers than the fans

#2 Karim Benzema

Benzema's inconsistency has often been frustrating

At this point of time, there are very few players that divide their teams’ fans bases like Karim Benzema does with the Madridistas. Even when he is at his best, some fans don’t seem to be convinced, who always want someone else to lead the line at the Bernabeu.

However, right now, the criticism of the Frenchman is at a peak – and it is understandable as he gave one of his best performances in a Madrid shirt in the second leg of the Spanish Super Cup only to come up with one of his worst shows against Valencia in the league. Zinedine Zidane trusts him with his life and the sale of Alvaro Morata and Mariano Diaz is a testament to that.

It is not only Zidane, though. Jose Mourinho, after initial months of discontentment, opted with Benzema as his first-choice striker over Gonzalo Higuain. Carlo Ancelotti also absolutely adored him. However, his position within the club has elevated even further with his compatriot taking over the reins at the club – something that irks a lot of fans.