“Absolute beast” – UEFA reacts to Karim Benzema’s goal scoring form in the Knockout stages of UCL
European football governing body UEFA has reacted to Karim Benzema’s impressive goal scoring form in the Knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League, after netting a stunning goal for Real Madrid football club in their remarkable 1-0 victory over Liverpool football club on Wednesday night at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in Spain.
Karim Benzema has been in an astonishing form for Real Madrid football club for the past few seasons, and he has also been exceptional for the club this season.
The former Olympique Lyon football club star was given a starting role by coach Carlo Ancelotti against Liverpool football club, and he was able to outshine his mates on the pitch, as he scored the winning goal for the club.
Both teams efforts to score in the first half of the game were not successful, as the first half ended in a goalless draw.
Karim Benzema broke the deadlock for Real Madrid football club in the 78th minute after receiving an assist from Vinicius Junior to end the match 1-0.
Karim Benzema was exceptional for Real Madrid football club in the game, and he was able to mark his excellent performance with a beautiful goal.
The Frenchman has now been able to score in 7 of his last 8 Knockout games in the UEFA Champions League.
He scored a hat-trick against Paris Saint Germain football club of France, he scored a hat-trick against Chelsea football club of England, he also scored a goal in the return leg against Chelsea. Benzema netted a brace in the first leg of the semi-final against Manchester City football club last season, he also scored a goal in the return leg before helping the team to lift the trophy against Liverpool.
Karim Benzema scored a brace against Liverpool football club in the first leg and he also scored another goal against Jurgen Klopp led team on Wednesday night.
Reacting to Karim Benzema’s impressive goal scoring form in the Knockout stage of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA posted on their verified Twitter handle that;
“Absolute beast, Benzema Knockout King.”
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