Actual Madrid reached the 2022 Champions League remaining after a miraculous 3-1, (6-5 on combination) win in opposition to Manchester Metropolis on Wednesday night time.
The hosts appeared on their method out of the competitors after Metropolis took the lead with lower than 20 minutes to go, giving them a two-goal benefit, main 5-3 on combination.
Nevertheless, two late Rodrygo objectives turned the tie on its head, forcing further time a lot to the thrill of the house followers.
Karim Benzema then scored the successful aim from the spot, his fifteenth of the season, in further time to ship Carlo Ancelotti’s aspect to the Paris remaining for his or her seventeenth look.
The 34-year-old additionally grew to become simply the fourth participant to attain in each legs of a quarter-final and semi-final tie.
He joins a listing that has Edin Dzeko (2017/18, Roma), Fernando Morientes (2003/04, Monaco), and Neymar (2014/15, Barcelona).
His aim in opposition to Metropolis additionally noticed him transfer stage with Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski – tied third, with solely Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo forward of him.
Karim Benzema has now scored 43 objectives in 43 video games this season ⚽️#UCL pic.twitter.com/VJ6IMbwF8L
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) May 4, 2022
Benzema has now scored 43 objectives in as many video games and helped Madrid carry the LaLiga, making him a favorite for the Ballon d’Or.
