Benzema: We can beat Barcelona

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema is adamant his side can topple European champions Barcelona during the coming season - and that he has never wanted to leave the Bernabeu.

Pep Guardiola's Barca have been hailed by many as the best team in the world following their Primera Division and Champions League successes, beating Madrid to the league title by four points and dumping their rivals out at the semi-final stage in Europe last term.