Facts, Champions League version of Benzema is no match for Messi and Ronaldo

KOMPAS.com – Karim Benzema has scored more goals in the Champions League than Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi combined.

Karim Benzema continues to add to his goal coffers in the 2021-2022 Champions League.

Early this morning, Wednesday (13/4/2022), he scored one goal as Real Madrid lost 2-3 to Chelsea in leg both quarter-finals at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The French striker listed his name on the scoreboard at this time extra timeprecisely in the 96th minute, through a header.

Although Real Madrid lost, Benzema’s goal was not in vain because it still helped Los Blancos qualify for the Champions League semifinals.

Also read: Real Madrid Vs Chelsea, Benzema’s Header Goal Makes History in the Champions League

Yes, in overall aggregate, Real Madrid lead 5-4 over Chelsea. On leg first, Madrid won 3-1 at home to the Blues.

For Benzema, nicks against Chelsea made him now has collected 12 goals in the Champions League.

He became the first French player to score a dozen goals in a single Champions League season.

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??1?2? Karim Benzema (2021/22)
??0?8? David Trezeguet (2001/02)
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— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 12, 2022

Karim Benzema is now in second place in the list of top scorers in the 2021-2022 Champions League, behind Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich/13 goals).

Lewandowski also scored earlier this morning as Bayern Munich were held to a 1-1 draw by Villarreal at the Allianz Arena Stadium.

Also read: Real Madrid’s 31st Semifinal in the Champions League, Almost Gone Before Benzema Shines