Benzema was once called "Benzema Cat" and "Benzema Rabbit" by Mourinho, but now he is gradually revealing his fangs.
Mourinho is not a person who stubbornly sticks to his views, although he prefers Adebayor's style, and although he thinks Adebayor fits better with the team's attacking system.
However, Benzema's recent outstanding performances have led him to decide to give the Frenchman more playing time.
Spain's "World Newspaper" believes that French players always become Real Madrid's mascots, and Benzema could very well be such a mascot. At Lyon's Gerland Stadium, Benzema scored within 43 seconds of coming onto the field, prompting the usually gentle Florentino to disregard French etiquette and stand to celebrate Benzema's goal in the VIP box on the podium.
With French players in the lineup, Real Madrid always seems to find good fortune.
