Real Madrid delivered a sucker punch to Paris Saint-Germain’s hopes of securing the UEFA Champions League title this season, with Karim Benzema delivering a performance for the ages.
Despite leading by an aggregate of two goals at half-time, Les Parisiens crumbled to the Real Madrid onslaught in the second half, as Benzema netted a quickfire hat-trick to overturn a two-goal deficit into a 3-2 lead on aggregate.
The 3-1 victory at Santiago Bernabeu was enough for Los Blancos to book tickets for the quarter-final stage of the competition.
Reacting to the win, FC Barcelona veteran Dani Alves praised Benzema’s performance on his Instagram account, hailing the Frenchman for his brilliance on the night.
Alves put out a story, with the caption: “I don’t care if he is from Madrid, but what a player, what a player Benzema is. I love this game.”
Alves was simply one of many to congratulate Benzema on the night, for his marvellous attacking display against PSG. It serves as a testament to the success the Frenchman has garnered at Real Madrid, especially after the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Since the start of the 2018/19 campaign, the 34-year-old has racked up 117 goals in all competitions. It led to him being one of the favourites in last year’s Ballon d’Or, with the striker finishing only behind Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski and Jorginho.
As we head towards the final phase of the campaign, Benzema’s contributions in front of the goal could be even more significant, especially in Real Madrid’s bid to secure the league title and reclaim the UEFA Champions League crown.
m4verickplays
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This hits hard when you realise Dani Alves played for both PSG and Barcelona...No bias just 💯% Respect!👏
JimmyMadridsta
640
at least this one has brains unlike Pique who likes blubbering like a headless chicken
KHMMURU07
596
Meanwhile Xavi be like.
jesalam14
533
you will not die by praising a rival. our game of football is all about love and passion, the rivalry is to win only, not hate. while some brainless fans says bad thing to one another.
Kelvinlawrence
505
You understand the game Boss
ttttttman
484
Modric is class apart, he's up there with the likes of Zidane and Johan Cruyff
Pomadkuz
466
Thank You Alves you are a legend
RaghibMustafa
464
the journey of big Benz so far...
Gaire
442
this is how grown nd matured players talk not same useless comparisons anyhow where u need to appreciate just appreciate, dani alves u have my respect 👌
Cembeimops
430
for me, I think Benzema deserve to be recorgnize and also be crown as the next world best. the guy is just superb. congratulations to the new world best in the making Kareem Benzema
MichaelBone
422
Indeed Benzema is one of the very best
Benxe
416
Legend recognize legend....... RIVALRY is not the matter.
RichCapone
398
Madrid knows how Messi plays They knew PSG ain’t better with him because they don’t play around him So they took the chance u could see they don’t even mark him because the ball never comes to him unless he drops deep for the ball
Zuodknouyz
385
Dani Alves is truly a sportsman. He makes his judgement based on his own conviction and reading and not someone else's thinking. Bravo Dani.
greataderemi
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We said "90 mins at the Bernabeu is a long time" and you ignored We said "We're the Kings of Europe" And you thought it was mere ignorance We said "Real Madrid shirt is white, it can be stained with blood,but never with shame" And you laughed at our face.. 90 mins later, The Bernabeu is celebrating..The Kings of Europe are going through..The royalty is restored and there's only one team dropping it's heads in shame while having to take long walk back home. "You come at the KING,You best not miss"
Paybekntuz
308
Benzema is the most underrated player in the world of football. he is a beast, congrats bro.
Aman1997
287
Even Madridstas can't hate Barca players like Puyol, Iniesta, Alves..
Vikkeembrain
226
He single-handedly took down Paris
BoyRolly
184
Pure respect for Madrid our only Spanish hope in the champions league
Yuyikmrsty
144
That's why Alves is the best right back in the world.
RalphaëlRamos
121
legend recognizes legend
Socackmpsu
92
Karim Benzema is a real legend, he has been performing this magic arts for the past years without fading off. He always keep on improving. Congratulations to you Karim Benzema and Real Madrid for the historic come back.
Pitabdepsy
8
yesterday was de happiest day in my life despite been Barca, it's better Madrid from Spain to qualify instead psg becuz of Messi claiming to win champions league again and force his way from Barca to that farmers league