Real secured a 2-1 victory over Getafe on Saturday.
Goals from Ronaldo and Benzema helped the La Liga champions to three points.
Don Balon say the Portuguese superstar has now implored Zinedine Zidane to continue the partnership.
It’s suggested Ronaldo has told his pals that Benzema brings out his best form.
Don Balon reckon the former Manchester United ace gets uneasy when it’s suggested Benzema could be replaced.
Ronaldo is a hugely influential figure at the club.
And Real’s desire to keep him happy could cause issues for Gareth Bale and Marco Asensio.
If Ronaldo and Benzema are the two frontmen in the boss' plans, it is likely one of the duo will miss out on a starting place.
Asensio got the nod on Saturday.
But it remains to be seen how much game time he, or Bale, will get if Zidane perseveres with a 4-4-2 formation.
Madrid welcome Premier League outfit Tottenham to the Bernabeu tonight.
Bale will not be fit to face his former club as he continues to recover from a calf injury.
