Karim Benzema insists Real Madrid are capable of becoming the first side to retain the Champions League due to their undoubted quality . The La Liga giants won their 10th European Cup last season and Benzema is confident that his side can quickly add to their impressive tally . Speaking to adidas football , Benzema said : 'We are trying to get to the final . Needless to say , we have a great team , who 'll give their all to be there at the end . Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema believes his side are capable of retaining the Champions League . Benzema was speaking to adidas ahead of Real Madrid 's Champions League encounter against Atletico . 'What makes us better than the rest is that we have the best players in the world . That 's it and above all , that we play together and that makes the team stronger . ' Benzema 's club team-mate James Rodriguez , who has recently returned to full fitness following a foot injury , has heaped praise on Carlo Ancelotti ahead of Real 's Champions League showdown with Atletico . 'He 's a very experienced coach , he knows a lot . It 's a pleasure to work with him , ' said Rodriguez . James Rodriguez has said 'it 's a pleasure to work with ' Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti . The Colombia international and Real Madrid superster was speaking to adidas presenter Layla Anna-Lee . 'He trains a lot as well . I think that 's very important when it comes to trying to win tournaments and achieve success . ' When asked about the difference between playing in France and Spain , added Rodriguez : 'Not many . Football in France is extremely physical , extremely tacticial too . Here one can play a bit more , but overall both are leagues that know how to play . 'But I think this , the Champions League is unique . There 's no margin of error . You fail , you 're gone . '
ben ##fica has set his side target of reaching Champions League final . The Frenchman insists Real fans ' give their all to be there at the end ' James ##ema is happy to be plying his efforts under Carlo Ancelotti . Real Madrid face Atletico Madrid at the Vicente Calderon on penalties . READ : See where Cristiano Ronaldo and villa meet after training .