An expert in the distribution of good points, Carlo Ancelotti preferred to salute Vinicius, “currently the most decisive player in the world”, after Real Madrid’s incredible display at Liverpool (2-5) on Tuesday. It must be said that for a year and a half, the Italian coach has started to run out of qualifiers to praise the repeated XXL performances of Karim Benzema in the Champions League. Physically diminished and less inspired during the group stage (0 goal in 4 games), the 35-year-old striker had nevertheless left to cross the queen competition while remaining silent this season.
But who says final stages says awakening of the Ballon d’Or 2022, author of a superb double at Anfield. First lucky on his attempt deflected by Joe Gomez in his own goal (2-4, 55th), the Blues striker then managed a festival, after a lightning counter-attack, to hook Alisson and ensure almost definitively the qualification of Real (2-5, 67th).
Three goals from the podium of the top scorers in C1
Yet another European gem that allows KB9 to further write its legend in the Champions League. Hang on, we’re attacking the list of absolutely crazy record numbers for the former Lyonnais in C1.
- He has scored 19 goals in his last 19 knockout games in the competition, including 12… in the most recent 7 (Pfiouuuuu).
- In the entire history of football, he is the only player to have scored in 18 consecutive Champions League campaigns… with Lionel Messi. #TeamLongevityDeMaboulos
- He has already scored 6 goals against Liverpool in C1 alone, including 4 at Anfield. No other player obviously displays such stats in the competition against the formidable Reds.
- In total in C1, since his debut in 2005, he has been decisive 117 times (88 goals and 29 assists)… in 117 starts! OMG, and this with only 3 penalties scored in total.
There you go, the fourth top scorer in the history of the Champions League (just 3 goals from Robert Lewandowski, 3rd) is monstrous in consistency. brand therefore praised this Wednesday the one who is going through a season however disturbed by injuries: “Stellar, a super class. A double for history at Anfield. Another demonstration of talent in a magical setting. At the microphone of Spanish television, Karim Benzema was content with a sober “we showed personality”. Undoubtedly the keyword that accompanies his personal career in the most prestigious of events for eighteen years.