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Napoli coach Garcia: Real Madrid used 'different' Bellingham to replace Benzema

Napoli coach Rudi Garcia is wary facing Jude Bellingham ahead of their Champions League clash with Real Madrid tomorrow night.

Garcia says the midfielder has effectively replaced star striker Karim Benzema with his surprise goalscoring so far this season.

He stated, "Madrid was smart by replacing Benzema with a player with different and very good characteristics. They are a complete team, physically strong, I also liked the signing of Joselu.

"We are also a great group, but we will need to be humble above all and give 120%."

Garcia also said: “The Champions League is the most beautiful competition, playing in it is always special. With his anthem you feel a huge push and it makes you realise that you are there.

"Napoli must play it every year, we have returned to be among the top four in Serie A and we can enjoy this match. Madrid is one of the greatest teams, I think they have won five Champions Leagues in the last ten, and the last one with the great coach they know well and who is still there."

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