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Real Madrid must take LaLiga form into Champions League tie vs Manchester City, says Karim Benzema

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has urged his team-mates to take their LaLiga form into next week's Champions League clash with Manchester City.

Los Blancos beat Barcelona to the title after lockdown thanks to a run of 10 straight victories, before a 2-2 draw at Leganes on the final day of the season.

Zinedine Zidane's side are now preparing for their last-16 second leg against City in Manchester on August 7, when they will look to overturn a 2-1 deficit to advance to the final phase in Lisbon.

"LaLiga was really special and also difficult, but we did a great job," Benzema said after collecting an award for LaLiga's best player from Mahou on Thursday.

And looking ahead to the club's European date next week, he added: "The team is good. Now we have time to work.

"We want to continue as we were in LaLiga and win against City, which is very important."

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