Ancelotti on 'legendary' Benzema after final game

Madrid confirmed the departure of Karim Benzema on Sunday after more than a decade at the club. He earnt his team a point against Bilbao on Sunday night from the penalty spot as he bid fans farewell. His coach, Carlo Ancelotti, spoke about the goodbye after the game.
"I don't think it's been a cold goodbye, the club will prepare an event in the coming days - you have to take into account Karim's character, quite coy," said Ancelotti. "I spoke with him this morning and he told me he was going. He's taken the decision and I told him I respect it completely."
Ancelotti said Benzema's decision came by surprise, after the Italian himself said Saturday he expected the forward to stay. "I have coached one of the best in the world, not a forward, a complete footballer," continued the coach.
"A very friendly, humble, serious person. We can't be happy he is going, but we have to respect his decision. What he has done at this club is legendary and unforgettable."
Madrid's season was a disappointing one - they won the Copa del Rey but were beaten heavily by Manchester City in the Champions League semi-finals and finish at least 10 points behind their most bitter rivals, champions Barcelona.

Elsewhere in the league, Atletico had hoped to finish above rivals Madrid after a superb second half of the season, but their draw ensured they finish a point behind Ancelotti's side.
Antoine Griezmann set up two goals for Angel Correa, but Nicolas Jackson and Jorge Pascual's stoppage time strike earned Villarreal a point.
Osasuna beat Girona 2-1 to climb above Athletic and snatch seventh place - qualification to next season's UEFA Europa Conference League.
Ante Budimir hit a brace for the Copa del Rey runners-up, who were able to celebrate their fine season with supporters at El Sadar.
Europa League champions Sevilla fell to a 2-1 defeat at Real Sociedad, who were able to celebrate their fourth-place finish with a victory in San Sebastian.