Karim Benzema scored a stunning second half hat-trick as Real Madrid dumped Paris Saint-Germain out of the Champions League in a thrilling last-16 encounter.
Benzema starred as Real beat PSG 3-1 on the night (3-2 on aggregate) to book their spot in the next round of the competition.
Karim Benzema's third hat-trick in the Champions League. Unforgettable.
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) March 9, 2022
⏰6⃣1⃣⚽️ Benzema
⏰7⃣6⃣⚽️ Benzema
⏰7⃣8⃣⚽️ Benzema #UCL pic.twitter.com/ayMuvrp8n3
Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring after bagging the only goal of the game in the reverse fixture.
In the second half, the hosts woke up - in particular Benzema, who carried his team to the quarter-finals.
He levelled the score on the night after capitalising on a mistake by Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Vinicius Jr set up Benzema who made no mistake from close range, side footing a calm finish into the back of the net.
Real Madrid are back in it all thanks to the work rate of Karim Benzema 😤
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) March 9, 2022
Forces Donnarumma into a mistake then gets in the right position to finish!#UCL pic.twitter.com/9CpWZHOpU9
The Frenchman made it 2-1 on the night after Luka Modric picked him out with a delightful pass.
The 34-year-old then completed his hat-trick moments later, netting an outrageous finish with the outside of the boot.
KARIM BENZEMA COMPLETES HIS HAT-TRICK!!
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) March 9, 2022
Two goals in a minute! This game is insane 😱
Striker's instinct, what a brilliant finish!#UCL pic.twitter.com/KSpM3BvKyF
Real Madrid looked down and out until Karim Benzema hit a 16-minute hat-trick 😤
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) March 9, 2022
Elation for the Spanish giants, dejection for PSG...
Incredible scenes at full-time at the Bernabeu!#UCL pic.twitter.com/H8AAgCj9YS
Real book their spot in the last eight, with PSG producing an almighty capitulation having led the tie 2-0 at one stage.
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Topics: Football, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Karim Benzema
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