In a rematch of last season’s semifinal, Real Madrid took the lead within the twenty first minute when Karim Benzema transformed a cross by Vinicius Junior.
Within the twenty fourth minute, Benzema doubled Real Madrid’s advantage by changing a cross by Luka Modric.
Kai Havertz pulled one again for Chelsea within the 40th minute from a ball by Jorginho.
Chelsea’s hopes for a comeback have been extinguished when Benzema pounced on a mistake by Edouard Mendy within the forty sixth minute.
Real Madrid would go on to win the game ahead of the second leg at the second-leg at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium subsequent week.
The sport was a continuation of good type for Benzema who scored all three goals for Real Madrid to knock out Paris Saint Germain (PSG) on the round of 16.
Followers around the globe took to social media to reward Benzema for one more excellent efficiency.
Benzema is now favorite to win the 2022 Ballon d’Or after a hat-trick towards Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
The reactions on Twitter recommended that Portuguese soccer icon Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t let Benzema shine after they have been each at Real Madrid.
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