Without being his best night, Benzema was once again decisive for a Real Madrid rescued by the magic of the Santiago Bernabéu. Like against PSG, the striker appeared at the most opportune moment to give his team hope in the Champions League.
His goal in extra time added more epic to the survival exercise against a Chelsea that deserved more. The story, however, is summarized from Karima footballer who improves over time.
As is the case in Madrid, the media campaign has also begun in France so that Benzema reports to Messi on the podium: “A golden goal”, headlines this morning L’Équipe to contextualize the Whites’ victory.
After his three goals against PSG, the Lyon striker scored another four in the tie against the European champions, knocked out after a titanic comeback that came to nothing after a header from Benzema.
At 34 years old, the French international is crying out for the Ballon d’Or: 38 goals this season serve as an argument for running as the main favorite for that award.
compete with Lewandowskieliminated yesterday with Bayern at the hands of a Villarreal willing to make history. Mbappeanother of the big names on the international scene, was left without the Champions League in the round of 16 after the PSG debacle. Benzema win integers to become number one.