Malaga attacker Selim Benachour says Karim Benzema is struggling to connect with his Real Madrid teammates.

Former PSG junior Benachour grew up playing against Benzema and revealed how the Frenchman failed to make an impression in Sunday's 2-0 win by Real.

"Clearly we are not seeing in Madrid the same Karim we know from Olympique Lyon," said Benachour. "I know I did not see him.

"He's not at 100 per cent and I hope he can fire up quickly. But there is something happening that is difficult for him. On the pitch, I noticed that his colleagues could not find him, even when he was available for a good pass.

"He needs to adapt and show more presence."