'Karim Benzema’s getting better like wine’

Updated On: 08 April, 2022 08:47 AM IST | London | AFP

Boss Carlo Ancelotti showers praise on striker Benzema’s masterclass after his hat-trick in Real Madrid’s 3-1 win over champs Chelsea

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Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema celebrates scoring against Chelsea on Wednesday. Pics/Getty Images

Carlo Ancelotti hailed Karim Benzema’s “fantastic” hat-trick as he fired Real Madrid to a 3-1 win against Chelsea that put the Champions League holders on the brink of elimination after Wednesday’s quarter-final first leg. Benzema produced a masterclass at Stamford Bridge as the France striker netted twice in the first half with two perfectly-taken headers.

Havertz reduces deficit

Kai Havertz reduced the deficit before the interval, but Benzema punished a woeful mistake from Chelsea keeper Edouard Mendy in the second half to complete his treble. It was the sublime Benzema’s second successive Champions League hat-trick after he single-handedly inspired their epic comeback against Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16 second leg.

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