AS Roma chief Monchi is full of praise for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema.

Roma face Real in the Champions League this week, with Monchi declaring Benzema their biggest threat.

Monchi stated: "The most dangerous player at Real? Maybe Karim Benzema.

"He has regained confidence and takes a lot of risks. I even read that he could be the natural successor of Cristiano Ronaldo.

"But any player from Real can be decisive."