Karim Benzema believes Cristiano Ronaldo will stay at Real Madrid despite the superstar hinting he is considering leaving.
After Gareth Bale's brace earned a 3-1 win over Liverpool in Kiev, the Portugal star suggested he is thinking about departing Madrid, who lifted the Champions League for the third year in a row.
Ronaldo's interview was shrugged off by coach Zinedine Zidane, while captain Sergio Ramos described the 33-year-old as "indispensable" to Madrid.
"Where will Cristiano go?" Benzema said.
"He stays with us, we need Cristiano."
Congratulations to for winning the 2017/18 Champions League titleMay 26, 2018
A fourth Champions League crown in five years asserts Madrid as the dominant European team of the era.
But Benzema did not miss the opportunity to fire a barb at rivals Barcelona, who won a domestic double.
"Very important night for us," Benzema added. "We are very happy.
"Now we are making history, we are going to continue, we have a formidable group.
"I am very proud of the season because we have the most important title."
