Real Madrid's Karim Benzema scored the opening goal against Chelsea, reaching 90 Champions League goals. He became the fourth player to do so. Real Madrid won 2-0 with Chelsea down to 10 men.
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UCL top scorer: Benzema
Benzema is now fourth on the list of all-time top scorers in the UEFA Champions League, with 90 goals. He attained the feat after scoring his 78th goal for Real Madrid in the competition.
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Benzema's brilliance
Benzema has scored four Champions League goals this season, with a total of 26 goals from 33 games. He has also scored 14 goals in La Liga and has 349 goals in 638 games for Los Blancos.
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Benzema equals Raul's record
Benzema equals Raul's 130 Champions League appearances for Real Madrid and has scored 18 goals in 2023, equaling Haaland.
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Benzema's domination
Benzema has been involved in 11 goals against Premier League clubs since last season and has scored 20 goals against English opponents in the Champions League, second only to Lionel Messi.
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Real Madrid triumph
Real Madrid defeated Chelsea 2-0 in the Champions League semi-final first leg with goals from Benzema and Asensio. Chilwell was sent off for Chelsea.