Benzema grateful for Ancelotti backing

The France international has 24 goals in all competitions this term, including the winner in Wednesday's UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg against Bayern Munich. 

He has already started more La Liga matches than in any of his previous four seasons at the Bernabeu, forming a fearsome attacking line-up alongside Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo. 

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