At some point, Karim Benzema was going to get in on the action.
Real Madrid’s talisman watched as his side came roaring back from an early 2-0 deficit to take a 3-2 lead against Liverpool on Tuesday. From there, he promptly decided to put the match, and perhaps, the last-16 tie, out of reach.
Benzema scored twice in 12 second-half minutes to give the Champions League holders a massive 5-2 lead at Anfield. His second tally of the evening, a composed finish from inside the area after dancing around Alisson, was Madrid’s fifth unanswered goal.
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Real Madrid hit Liverpool on the counter, it’s 5 and Karim Benzema’s composure is on display. ? pic.twitter.com/87UL2NxkDy
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KARIM BENZEMA WITH THE DAGGER ? pic.twitter.com/TD3ZsUQnpK
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The Spanish giants will now take their hefty advantage back home for the second leg on March 15.