Karim Benzema believes Real Madrid can still win the Spanish SuperCup today despite a home draw with Barcelona in the first clasico of the season.

“Two great teams faced each other, but honestly, we deserved the win,” he said about the 2-2 first-leg draw at the Bernabeu on Sunday.

“We did much more than Barca, but, hey, we know we have the chance to win in Barcelona and lift the SuperCup.”

The second leg of the SuperCup takes place at the Camp Nou late tonight with Barca the clear favourites. But Benzema believes that the team created by coach Jose Mourinho, now in his second season at Real, “knows how to play the Barca” of Pep Guardiola.

“There are many things that have changed since last season,” he said.

“This time, we had control of the field and we didn’t let them play. That’s exactly what’s required against an opponent like that.”

Benzema was out of favour with Mourinho for much of last season, and was often left on the bench in favour of Gonzalo Higuain and Cristiano Ronaldo. Asked if he is now Real’s first-choice striker, he replied “what I’m doing is working to have the role permanently.

“This is the challenge that lies ahead of me. That’s why there is never room for complacency.”

Mourinho recently tipped the 23-year-old France international to enjoy a more successful third season at the Bernabeu.

“He has everything required to have a great campaign,” the Portuguese coach said.