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Benzema apologises to Vinicius Junior for telling team-mates not to pass him the ball

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Benzema has apologised to his Vinicius Junior for telling team-mates not to pass to him

Karim Benzema has apologised to Vinicus Jr after his brutal putdown during half-time as Real Madrid toiled against Borussia Monchengladbach in the Champions League.

As the teams made their way out for the second half, the Frenchman was caught on camera telling Ferland Mendy not to pass to the 20-year-old.

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