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Real Madrid vs Barcelona: Raul hopes Benzema beats Lewandowski in ‘battle of strikers’

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The Blancos will face their arch-rivals in a clash to secure the La Liga top spot.

Real Madrid legend Raul has backed Karim Benzema to lead his side to victory in their upcoming match against Barcelona.

Benzema has failed to score in Real Madrid’s last three games, with Lewandowski leading La Liga’s goalscoring charts. 

The Ballon d’Or contenders meet when the Blancos host Barcelona in El Clasico next weekend, with Raul hoping for his side’s victory.

 “They are possibly the best strikers, with Haaland. They are the ones who have the most scoring ability and contribute the most to their teams,” said Raul, who is now head coach of Real Madrid Castilla.

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“Lewandowski is a great signing for LaLiga, he is showing his quality. But I hope that the battle of scorers on Sunday will be won by Benzema.

“I see it as a very exciting game, as always. They both arrive with the same points. It’s too early [to judge], because it’s in October. Whoever wins will be able to come out stronger mentally. 

“It will be a very demanding game and Madrid, playing at home and being with their people, have a bit of favouritism.”

Real Madrid will face Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League before hosting Barcelona in La Liga next Sunday.

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