The France striker denied that he got fortunate for his opener against Liverpool in Kiev
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema claimed his Champions League final goal against Liverpool was not lucky.
The Frenchman capitalised on a Loris Karius error to open the scoring in Kiev as Real Madrid won a 13th European Cup courtesy of a 3-1 victory.
Benzema intercepted a Karius throw, sticking his foot out before seeing the ball roll into the bottom corner.
Speaking to Kuwaiti television, Benzema – who was left out of Didier Deschamps' squad for the World Cup in Russia – believes good fortune did not play a part.
"My goal from Kiev, it was not a matter of luck," he said, via AS.
"I do not believe in luck, it's a matter of work.
"It's an easy goal but you have to be there, in the right place and at the right time, to put it in."
farewella
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Benzema on his Champions League Final goal against Liverpool: It wasn’t a matter of luck. I don’t believe in luck, it’s a matter of work. It was an easy goal but you have to be there waiting for the necessary moment to get it.
Sedabcdl
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The goal scored by Benzema was not a lucky one, it was a goal scored due to pressure placed on Liverpool and nervousness on the part of the Liverpool's goalkeeper. Every team capitalizes on the mistakes of the other to score goals. Weak defense, nervous goal keeper and you name it. Had the keeper been calm, he would have been careful. Making two careless mistakes showed clearly that the keeper was nervous and the coaching staff didn't take note of it. Therefore, the goal scored by Benzema was of no "luck"
TahmidAlvey
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black magic of zidane ♥♥ not luck☺
prashantlucky
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loris karius goal keeping gloves are on sale ...... wow !! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Arsenalenglandfan123
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I would consider it a gift which he really made the most of. If he hadn't reacted quickly enough he probably wouldn't have scored.
gasse
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he scored almost the same goal against Bayer that's why he insist on being in rit position