Barcelona fullback Daniel Alves says Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema deserves the Ballon d'Or.

After his comments on Rodrygo after the comeback against Manchester City, this time he has had some words for striker Karim Benzema.

Alves affirms that "Benzema deserves the Ballon d'Or".

In the same interview, he adds that Barça "need to improve mentally, the players need to be stronger."

The Brazilian, who turned 39 on Friday, also called for more time at the club, with his deal expiring in the summer: "I don't look at age, I look at the desire I have."