Cristiano Ronaldo’s former personal trainer Javier Atalaya has claimed the Portuguese superstar “could not stand” the fitness regime of Karim Benzema.
Javier Atalaya is now the personal trainer of Benzema at Real Madrid and also worked closely with Ronaldo’s fitness regime during his spell in the Spanish capital. He has explained how the Frenchman is adept at recovering quickly from injuries due to his training routine.
Benzema, 35, limped out of Real's 2-0 win against Valencia at the Bernabeu to cast doubt over his participation in the upcoming last-16 tie. Yet manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed the injury is "very light" amid hopes that he will return to action swiftly.
