Striker Real Karim Benzema responded to criticism of the former striker of Barcelona and the England national team Gary Lineker.

Lineker has lately expressed a lot of criticism of Benzema. After meeting Real Madrid and Tottenham in the Champions League, Lineker wrote: "It seems to me or Benzema is slightly overpriced? To score in every second game for such a strong team as Real Madrid - nothing special. Solid, but it's not greatness yet ".

Benzema, who this season scored 1 goal for Real Madrid in all tournaments, answered the Englishman.

"It's hard for me to accept criticism from former players who have become journalists and spread hatred around them," Karim said..

"They had the same difficulties, but they do not feel any solidarity. I'm ashamed of him, to be honest ".

Benzema can answer Lineker on the football field - today he will play against former team Gary, Tottenham, in the Champions League. The match at Wembley will begin at 21:45 Kiev time.