Football fans online believe Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema's presence in attack forces goalkeepers around the world to make errors. This comes after the Frenchman's hat-trick guided Los Blancos to a 3-1 win over Chelsea in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinals tie.
Karim Benzema had a clinical first-half at Stamford Bridge where he scored two goals to hand Real Madrid the advantage in the tie. The 34-year-old forward opened the scoring at the 21st minute mark after heading home from a Vinicius Jr. cross. The Frenchman doubled the lead three minutes later after scoring yet another header past Edouard Mendy.
However, Benzema would then force an error from Mendy early in the second half. The forward was chasing down a Real Madrid clearance that forced Mendy to fumble a pass to Antonio Rudiger, allowing the number 9 to score in an empty goal.
Football fans on Twitter praised Karim Benzema's worth-rate during Los Blancos' 3-1 win at Stamford Bridge. Some fans even compared Mendy's error to former Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius' mistake in the 2018 Champions League final.
Here are some tweets in that regard:
Carlo Ancelotti's side have one foot in the semifinals of the Champions League following their win against Chelsea. Los Blancos will now take a 3-1 aggregate win at the Santiago Bernabeu for the second leg, which will be contested in a week's time.
It is worth mentioning that the winner of this tie will either face Manchester City or Atletico Madrid in the semifinals. The Premier League champions are currently 1-0 ahead on aggregate going into the second leg.
Karim Benzema is enjoying one of his most productive seasons in a Real Madrid shirt
Karim Benzema is currently enjoying one of his most prolific seasons in a Real Madrid shirt since signing for them back in 2009. As things stand, the 34-year-old forward has scored 37 goals in 36 appearances for the La Liga giants this season across competitions.
The France international has also played a vital role in Real Madrid's title challenge this season. The forward has scored 24 goals and provided 11 assists in 26 La Liga matches as Los Blancos lead the standings. They are currently 12 points clear of second-placed Barcelona with eight matches remaining in the league. The Catalan giants, however, do have a game in hand.
If he continues his recent form, the 34-year-old forward could have a realistic chance of winning the 2022 Ballon d'Or.
Dammo_gee
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pray vvd dont end his champions league this season
😂😂okay
wokadkmpru
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This is big Benz we are talking about
so
wokadkmpru
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I think words can't describe this man
he still has much to do time will tell
Geofrey88
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indeed. scoring vital goals at this age. i did.not expect it though. madrid is still very good despite alot players are aging. please to meet them in ucl
Ronaldoismygoat
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When was the last time Real won CL? Oh yeah, it was against us. We haven't seen you since and if this is your team we won't see you for another 10 years. Oh, by the way. We won it after we lost to you. It's called improvement. You should try it. We beat Italian champions (complete) shitty beat Spanish champions in first leg but neither fans behaved like yours. You beat the team in 1 leg which finished 4th in EPL. Your fans think they won the FIFA World Cup. Haha Madrid. Keep it real Real.
we piped you last season so stfu
Ronaldoismygoat
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No more respect for Real. Some of their fans, media and staff are pathetic. They win 1 leg of a 2 leg match and the world is awash with this nonsense about Karen Benz. Where is the humility? You beat the 3rd finishing team in EPL and you have lost your minds. We actually beat (complete) the Champions of Italy and never got close to this hype. City also beat the Champions of Spain in the first leg but no response like this from their fans either. It will be funny if Real get knocked out after all this hype. It shows you how much importance is attached to EPL teams in Spain. If Liverpool ever get to face you, you are just another team to us, nothing special. Celebration is okay but someone watching this would think RM won the FIFA World Cup. Take a breath, calm down. Especially since the tie has not even finished. RM in strong position but the tie is still alive. Keep it real Real.
You are a fool for this comment....where were you when most Chelsea fans were busy bragging before the match... most of them were like we own Madrid, we are gonna trash them, Madrid is nothing to us... You didn't caution them. The fact is we won and we deserve to celebrate like this. If it was Chelsea that won, the worst will happen.. And yh we don't want your fucking respect so shove it up your ass😂😂
SaifullahButt
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Dont forget neuer ;)
Ameerul24
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We don’t care 😂
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go care in europa league🤣
Benxe
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Beast
AbuMuaadh
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When was the last time Real won CL? Oh yeah, it was against us. We haven't seen you since and if this is your team we won't see you for another 10 years. Oh, by the way. We won it after we lost to you. It's called improvement. You should try it. We beat Italian champions (complete) shitty beat Spanish champions in first leg but neither fans behaved like yours. You beat the team in 1 leg which finished 4th in EPL. Your fans think they won the FIFA World Cup. Haha Madrid. Keep it real Real.
guy Madrid flogged you last season too.... so calm down. Chelsea are just going through what others went through. Knock Madrid out in the Semi Finals, then expect a lifetime of humbling from Madrid whenever you meet. Bayern, Dortmund and Juve can relate.
besacelmpy
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when is the last time Liverpool beat Madrid 😂
When was the last time Real won CL? Oh yeah, it was against us. We haven't seen you since and if this is your team we won't see you for another 10 years. Oh, by the way. We won it after we lost to you. It's called improvement. You should try it. We beat Italian champions (complete) shitty beat Spanish champions in first leg but neither fans behaved like yours. You beat the team in 1 leg which finished 4th in EPL. Your fans think they won the FIFA World Cup. Haha Madrid. Keep it real Real.
Subhomadridista
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We already beat Athletico twice THIS YEAR. You need to pay attention.
I know bro I said 2 yrs ago pls read properly before commenting
besacelmpy
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Atletico knows what it takes to beat sides like that they have beaten Liverpool as well 2 yrs ago so you can't count them out
We already beat Athletico twice THIS YEAR. You need to pay attention.
besacelmpy
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this man ends goalkeepers careers!!!
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Lucky for us it led to us signing Allison. Thank you Karen Benz for all the good work you do.
Manueljnr
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Madrid..will lost in semi.. against city i think...
ok we live to see
besacelmpy
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First get past VVD then soeak
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No more respect for Real. Some of their fans, media and staff are pathetic. They win 1 leg of a 2 leg match and the world is awash with this nonsense about Karen Benz. Where is the humility? You beat the 3rd finishing team in EPL and you have lost your minds. We actually beat (complete) the Champions of Italy and never got close to this hype. City also beat the Champions of Spain in the first leg but no response like this from their fans either. It will be funny if Real get knocked out after all this hype. It shows you how much importance is attached to EPL teams in Spain. If Liverpool ever get to face you, you are just another team to us, nothing special. Celebration is okay but someone watching this would think RM won the FIFA World Cup. Take a breath, calm down. Especially since the tie has not even finished. RM in strong position but the tie is still alive. Keep it real Real.
Lidclrtuyz
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We don’t care 😂
honesty1701
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Spanish team are back let's Rule world of Football again
KHMMURU07
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Goalkeepers in UCl when they see Karim coming near them be like 🤣
dipeoprt
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First get past VVD then soeak
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I think the VVD is there when big Benzzz fear karius in final and win the tittle 🙄😂😂
womadeir
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This isn’t Barcelona. This is Madrid at the Bernabéu
when is the last time Liverpool beat Madrid 😂
Davidchris1999
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Oh see who’s talking , pls your not needed here .. Just watch how your rival gets eliminated.. besides your Team weren’t man enough to progress..see how they will score just 2 and City return with frowned faces ..
Yes, my team was removed and am now speaking as a football fun not as a man utd fun, reality is that you also know City is the best team in the world and Liverpool is the 2nd best, they're gonna beat Atm home and away, and I tell you they will remove Madrid as they did the last time they met.
pewcdmpsty
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vvd is good oo but big benz has faced enough defenders even more experienced defenders than to b scared of VVD
pray vvd dont end his champions league this season
Dammo_gee
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First get past VVD then soeak
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vvd is good oo but big benz has faced enough defenders even more experienced defenders than to b scared of VVD
Kuselnprt
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Benzema deserve ballon dor big attacker kB9
baobcdelpz
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Atletico knows what it takes to beat sides like that they have beaten Liverpool as well 2 yrs ago so you can't count them out
But that was then n u know it was adrian who caught that time. Some were injured too many mistakes too
Subhomadridista
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As they keep scoring city will not give them breathing space
Atletico knows what it takes to beat sides like that they have beaten Liverpool as well 2 yrs ago so you can't count them out
Nanarasta00
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city is gonna smash Atm and Madrid in the semi finals, we are gonna see another English UCL finals.
Oh see who’s talking , pls your not needed here .. Just watch how your rival gets eliminated.. besides your Team weren’t man enough to progress..see how they will score just 2 and City return with frowned faces ..
Kozablmps
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He be like Will should replay The Match
Sunacnpuz
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where are barcelona fans who where talking come out u are hiding men
Davidchris1999
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Well keep talking , both English teams losing at the City of Madrid while returning to U.K with frowned Faces..lol…let’s see next week ..
city is gonna smash Atm and Madrid in the semi finals, we are gonna see another English UCL finals.
mahommednyaude
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One way or another they will I believe.. let’s hope they don’t defend deep like they did .. I’m hoping Madrid derby to make it more sweeter..
if they defend deep like what they did then surely man city will put more than 3
Nanarasta00
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Well keep talking , both English teams losing at the City of Madrid while returning to U.K with frowned Faces..lol…let’s see next week ..
One way or another they will I believe.. let’s hope they don’t defend deep like they did .. I’m hoping Madrid derby to make it more sweeter..
Sumcdeloz
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is it possible against ederson...I think no... ederson played well with his feet
yes,, I agree with you
Vetabciktu
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First get past VVD then soeak
baobcdelpz
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if they score 2 in counters they can win
As they keep scoring city will not give them breathing space
m4verickplays
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this man ends goalkeepers careers!!!
Subhomadridista
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My problem is how will atletico win city?
if they score 2 in counters they can win
Vowcilt
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the best mendy kkkk
Vowcilt
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give the ball in d or to mendy that he was crying too much
Footballanalyst23
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It's not over yet. Ask Barcelona about these score lines. Has an EPL team come back from such a deficit? I can think of 1.
This isn’t Barcelona. This is Madrid at the Bernabéu
besacelmpy
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That’s what they said when we drew Chelsea again this season
It's not over yet. Ask Barcelona about these score lines. Has an EPL team come back from such a deficit? I can think of 1.
Footballanalyst23
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is it possible against ederson...I think no... ederson played well with his feet
This is big Benz we are talking about
Lisaarmani
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not only this mentioned goal keepers. what about Bayern goal stopper in the semi final... when we was trying to shoot the Ball and he fell then benzima took advantage of it
Footballanalyst23
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Madrid..will lost in semi.. against city i think...
That’s what they said when we drew Chelsea again this season
Badhur
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Keepers error in all the goals he scored
ariwanze
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Madrid..will lost in semi.. against city i think...
Pray city meets real on that kind of night we lost to Barca. As a fan, I can't even predict this team. It was like they used Celta Vigo match to deceive Chelsea n the fans.
ariwanze
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... Benzema is making Goalkeepers commit error a skill. This cannot be luck. Gianluigi Donnarumma is it still a foul?
AdamsYussila
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I think words can't describe this man
wodckops
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Madrid..will lost in semi.. against city i think...
stoping Benzema will like stoping madrid team..that's the..point to kick madrid out in semi final