According to Diario Gol, Ronaldo has asked Zidane not to play Isco in Benzema’s place.
And that stance is in contrast to that of team-mates who want him to start more.
Ronaldo apparently believes Isco slows Real down too much because the ball has to go through him.
And he’d rather see youngster Marco Asensio take Benzema’s place on the teamsheet.
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Real Madrid playmaker Isco has had a hand in eight goals in 16 La Liga appearances this season
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Cristiano Ronaldo shows off skills in Real Madrid training
Diario Gol say Ronaldo has made the request for Isco not to play before.
On that occasion Real battered Sevilla 5-0 at the Bernabeu.
Whether Zidane will take note of Ronaldo’s appeals remains to be seen.
Real are back in La Liga action on Saturday when they play host to Villarreal.