This summer, the Madrid club returned Mariano, buying it from Lyon for 24 million euros.

According to Morientes, for Real Madrid this is a great deal.

"Mariano is exactly the striker that Real Madrid needs," Fernando told Diario AS.

"He is a traditional" nine ", a natural scorer who for years has grown into a player ready for performances for the first Madrid team".

"Benzema will remain the main player of the team, but Karim likes to move about like a dozen, go to the flank and from there move to the center. At a certain stage, Real will need a clean central striker, which is Mariano ".

"Mariano took the opportunity and significantly improved his game thanks to performances in the French league. I believe that now he is a valuable player and has the necessary mentality in order to play for Madrid, "- concluded Morientes.

To the duel 3 rounds Examples between Real and Leganes (4: 1) Mariano got in the application, but the field never came out.