The Benzema to Ronaldo at Juventus: Capello tips Raul Jimenez to join Serie A champions

Cristia Ronaldo and Karim Benzema formed a formidable attacking duo at Real Madrid, winning several accolades spanning a stint that lasted nine years. However, with Ronaldo's departure to Juventus in 2018, Portuguese has been on his own. Things seem to head towards a change with Juventus' new manr Andrea Pirlo advised to rope in a new Benzema-esque striker this transfer window. 

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Serie A news: Fabio Capello urges Juventus to seal Raul Jimenez transfer 

Former Juventus manr Fabio Capello urged Old Lady to seal Raul Jimenez transfer from Wolverhampton Wanderers this window while speaking to ESPN. Capello believes that Mexico international could be Benzema to Cristia Ronaldo at Juventus. He could act as foil for five-time Ballon d'Or to fire in goals next season. 

Fabio Capello, despite suggesting Raul Jimenez transfer, is also aware of financial limitations. He highlighted Juventus' financial struggles amid COVID-19 crisis. Capello stated that club will have to eir loan or sell off some of ir players to make way for potential new arrivals in coming season. 

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Serie A news: Cristia Ronaldo's Juventus' dismal Champions League form 

Cristia Ronaldo netted 31 goals in Serie A last season, finishing second to Lazio striker Ciro Immobile in scoring charts. Despite winning his second Serie A title in as many seasons, Portuguese forward could t help his side move past Round of 16 in Champions League. Ronaldo scored twice in second leg against Lyon, but Juventus were eliminated courtesy of away goals rule. 

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Fabio Capello speaks on Man City, Barcelona 

Fabio Capello also spoke on Champions League surprises this season. former Real Madrid and Juventus manr insisted that Manchester City's elimination from Champions League was biggest surprise for him. In fact, Pep Guardiola's men were favourites to win competition after defeating Real Madrid in Round of 16, as per Capello. 

Fabio Capello spoke on Barcelona's woes as well as ir embarrassing 2-8 defeat against Bayern Munich. He suggested that things aren't rmal in Barcelona dressing room, between players, manr as well as president. He went on to describe Catalan giants as an unbalanced team which relies solely on Lionel Messi to work his magic on field. 

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