The Blancos forward put on a famous performance against the Blues on Wednesday
Iconic goalkeeper Iker Casillas called Karim Benzema "God" - along with many other positive titles - as he led the reaction to the Real Madrid forward's superb hat-trick on Wednesday against Chelsea in the Champions League quarter-final.
Real Madrid players, past and present, were in awe of the prolific attacker as he almost single-handedly put the team in position to advance to the next round.
And visiting fans stayed late at Stamford Bridge to shower Benzema with love.
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"What's different about Benzema? His leadership. He’s more of a leader now," coach Carlo Ancelotti told reporters. "He feels more and more important every day. He's getting better and better."
Casillas, a former team-mate of the forward, went much further.
He wrote on Twitter: "K9 is Spiderman. K9 is Wolverine. K9 is that building doorman. K9 is your best friend. K9 is your grandmother. K9 is the president of the United States. K9 is the instructor you do your parachute jump with. K9 is your guardian angel. K9 is God!"
Others, including midfielder Luka Modric, also chimed in.
Real Madrid fans present at Stamford Bridge, meanwhile, sang Benzema's name long after the final whistle.
Benxe
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When you are praising Benzema, don't forget this wall too
Ayubaumar924
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🚨🗣️ Karim Benzema: "People talk about how much I helped Cristiano, but he really helped me a lot too. He's the player who gave me the most assists." 🤍 KING RECOGNIZES THE GOAT! 🐐👑
zodiopt
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Victims of Lord Benzema[Crylaugh]
RawBeen2K20
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This man was missing during El classico I hope everyone understands how important he is.🔥
Tennyson Otah
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Yesterday repeated itself
Ayubaumar924
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🚨 Karim Benzema was Fasting for Ramadan for The Entire Day - Today, He Broke his Fast just around 13 minutes Before The Kick-off, He Then went on to Score a Champions League HAT-TRICK Against Chelsea in Just 45 Minutes 🔥 KING KARIM WON THE MOTM. ❤️👑🤲
Thecloud
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But this man won my heart
Markjoel255
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why you hit the goal post? come here![Crylaugh]
epjo
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GOD can't be compared with STUPID THINGS please stop 'Benzema is Spiderman, he's God!' - Casillas leads reaction to UCL hat-trick" people it reaches a time use brain
Teyelmprtu
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GOD can't be compared with STUPID THINGS please stop 'Benzema is Spiderman, he's God!' - Casillas leads reaction to UCL hat-trick" people it reaches a time use brain
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Even this can't be compared with GOD don't do this my friend
Sighansam
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GOD can't be compared with STUPID THINGS please stop 'Benzema is Spiderman, he's God!' - Casillas leads reaction to UCL hat-trick" people it reaches a time use brain
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Is person in the picture God?
NikhilCR7_
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🚨🗣️ Karim Benzema: "People talk about how much I helped Cristiano, but he really helped me a lot too. He's the player who gave me the most assists." 🤍 KING RECOGNIZES THE GOAT! 🐐👑
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One thing I know Karim Benzema Graph of development was always going up. There were years when bale and Ronaldo gave cross and benzema missed easy clear chances and but he was always mentally strong. Ronaldo was highlighted because he gave way more than Benzema and Bale on pitch. Once Ronaldo left Benzema took responsibility to lead the team and worked more hard and see now he scores from toughest chance possible. Bale was good before but he couldn't take the responsibility after CR7 so it not everyone piece of cake. Not taking away anything from bale but giving an example. Don't say Ronaldo suppressed Benzema. Ronaldo gave much more that time and reason why team was built around him. And now Benzema is amazing so team is built around him and not Vini.
JoeRock
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How many times already we have seen benz score a goal the way he scored his third goal? He is a real Hunter.. we should call him "Karim the Hunter" now..