Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema says his form this season is down to Jose Mourinho.

Benzema revealed Mourinho was demanding more passion from him.

"I knew that Mourinho did not want to change my game, but he wanted me with more rage; wanted me to enter the field as a warrior. I had to do more with the spirit of my game," said Benzema.

"He's a winner, right? And he is close to the players, always with us. He gets across his craving of triumph to all players."