What a player this guy is, at 34 years of age and still at the top of his game playing better than ever and odds on to win the Balon D’or this year. The French man at the vital moment performed a Panenka Penalty to get his team back in the game and make it four goals to three.
It was a special, special night at the Etihad Stadium with both teams putting on a show for those that were lucky enough to be there. We can’t wait for the second leg in eight days time it promises to provide even more drama.
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Yep, of course. ❄️
Of course Benzema delivered a panenka in a Champions League semi-final 😵
This game really has it all! It's now 4-3! #UCL pic.twitter.com/TMkdfmveuC
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) April 26, 2022
The nerve to do this in a champions league semi-final 🥶 #ChampionsLeague #realmadrid #Benzema pic.twitter.com/h8pMNM6XDd
— matty magee (@mattymagee2) April 26, 2022
41 goals in 41 games. Man of the Year • Karim Benzema 💫
pic.twitter.com/N7ZqUKhzUR— decardi jr. (@decardinell) April 27, 2022
Panenka in big games? Only for French Goats. 👑@Benzema ⚔️pic.twitter.com/dNeeYF2FrW
— Peña Real Madrid de Indonesia Bandung (@MI_BDG) April 27, 2022
Who do you fancy to win the tie overall…?