Karim Benzema was already part of Real Madrid's history. But now he's a legend.
Years will pass and people will still remember the No.9's hat-trick against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday night, one after another in 20 minutes of madness in the capital.
Benzema is worth more to Real Madrid than what the current Cristiano Ronaldo would. He won't score as many goals as the No.7, but he's more Madridista than the Portuguese ever was. He never asked for a raise, never for a renewal, and he has taken more criticism than anybody.
Now, he should be named honorary president or whatever other title he wants.
Benzema... what a game!
It was a night that Benzema deserved. It was something that had been missing, but his memorable hat-trick led the comeback. He now has 309 Real Madrid goals and overtook Raul Gonzalez in the Champions League standings.
Mbappe has no competition
Mauricio Pochettino said before the game that Lionel Messi is the best player in the world due to his Ballon d'Or trophies, but that Kylian Mbappe is a contender. It became clear on Wednesday though that Mbappe is in a league of his own, and nobody comes close. He's a new version of Ronaldo Nazario.
Real Madrid lacked energy
Only Fede Valverde had legs in midfield, with Toni Kroos and even Luka Modric, at least in the first half, lacking a bit of zip. Eduardo Camavinga might have been better options from the start.
Donnarumma gifted Real Madrid life
The Italian had a lapse in focus and took too long with the ball at his feet, and Benzema pressed him, forced a mistake and then finished as the ball came back to him.
More Camavinga, please
The Frenchman had a decisive impact on the game, and his arrival changed so much. At 19, he has a lot to offer now and an even brighter future.
cauelmnptz
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U can’t compare Ronaldo to benzema. Christiano is a legend
Ebubechukwu1996
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Af looking for a way to dodge Messi humiliation [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]what's Ronaldo business with today's match [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
JayPro
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Was mentioning Ronaldo necessary? You look for the slightest opportunity to say something negative about CR7. It’s such a shame. No one mentioned how Messi was no where to be found today. If Man UTD goes out next week, you’ll see negative post of Ronaldo everywhere. You’re not faire to Ronaldo, All this only makes him more famous🏡
Phreshme
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Everything has to be about Ronaldo
zimackmsy
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This article was designed to shift our attention from the fact that Messi is finished at 34 while Big Benz is just flowing freely at same age 34😹😹😹. The media will do anything to protect him always 😹😹😹
Biubeikrs
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Leave Ronaldo out of this Aff. Benzema is better than Messi.
Viaabclpt
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Let Ronaldo rest small,he deserves the accolade not comparison.Ungrateful people . #Paulus
cacali1
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FootballKingCR7
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Who finds these idiots doing these articles? C.Ronaldo will always be our legend. He is our all-time highest goalscorer, put some respect to his name. Benzema is our best striker, and a legend already, but CR7 will always be our special hero. Within 5 years he spearheaded 4 UCL victories for us.
JAntoineHalaMadrid
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With the short time that Ronaldo plays for Madrid as compare to others,he is the top scorer with the best goal ratio,n highest assist provider in the history of Madrid.Not even mentioning the countless of records he set,n all he helped Real Madrid achieve.If not second to De Steveno,Ronaldo is the greatest player in the history of Realmadrid cause all what he has help achieve at Real Madrid,no want can even come close accept De Steveno from the old stone age where majority of parents was not even born.Benzema is our beloved legend but it is an insult to even compare him to Ronaldo not along say he's worth more to Madrid than Ronaldo.Than u are insulting the legasy that Ronaldo built at Madrid.
_Brar
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We know you’re hurt @autty. We know you haven’t slept after the game. We know you’re in tears but man don’t tell you that Benzema is more important than C.Ronaldo? 😂Lets say the trio of Iniesta-Xavi-Busquests was more important to Barcelona than Messi which is a fact because we saw Spain winning 2008 Euro 2010 WC 2012 Euro and there was no Messi. C.Ronaldo will forever be the greatest player of our club and most important player of our club. C.Ronaldo has done it multiple times what Benzema has done today. Benzema is our legend and he has our full respect. But C.Ronaldo is alone at the top.
JoeRock
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You can praise one legend, without downgrading another legend.. That's more sweet to hear..