Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema set two unique achievements in the second leg of the 1/8 finals of the Champions League against PSG. The meeting ended with a score of 3:1, all three goals against the Parisian club were scored by Benzema.
First, Karim became the oldest hat-trick in the Champions League. At the time of the fight, the French striker was 34 years and 80 days old. Benzema surpassed Olivier Giroud who made poker for Chelsea in December 2020 against Sevilla (4-0) at the age of 34 years and 63 days.
Secondly, Benzema is the first player in the history of the Champions League to score in 18 calendar years (2005-2022). Previously, it was not possible for any player in the history of the tournament.
Thus, Real Madrid knocked PSG out of the Champions League and reached the quarter-finals of the tournament.. The draw for 1/4, 1/2 and finals of the Champions League is scheduled for March 18 in Nyon, Switzerland.
Review of the match Real - PSG.