Real Madrid's road to the championship and Benzema's goal. Real Madrid's road to winning the championship this season depends on strong willpower, which turned defeat into victory in many unfavorable situations. Real Madrid achieved a record of 5 wins 1 loss and made a smooth appearance. Benzema's performance in the group stage was remarkable, with 5 goals. Real Madrid met French giant Paris Saint-Germain in the knockout stage of the 1/8 final, although they lost 0-0 at home. After returning to the Bernabeu Stadium, when Real Madrid was scored by Paris first, Benzema began his own Champions League road, relying on Benzema to score a hat trick in 17 minutes and beat Paris 3-1. The total score was 3-2, and Benzema was also selected as the best player of the game.
Real Madrid met defending champion Chelsea in the final of 1/4. In the passive situation, Real Madrid helped Real Madrid beat Chelsea 3-/kloc-0 away with its sharp defensive counterattack and Benzema's runaway mode, and lost all the pressure to Chelsea. Benzema was once again named the best player in this competition. Real Madrid scored three goals in the second round at home by Chelsea, with a total score of 3:4. Substitute striker Rodrigo's goal in the 86th minute brought Real Madrid back from the brink of life and death. In overtime, due to Benzema's winning goal, Real Madrid beat Chelsea 5-4 and entered the semi-finals of the Champions League. Rodrigo was the best player in this game, but Benzema's role is also very important.
The opponent in the semi-final was the powerful Manchester City, which quickly gained a 2-0 advantage by virtue of its home court advantage. Although Real Madrid lost 3-4 in this game, with three goals from Benzema and vinicius, Real Madrid locked in the home advantage. Real Madrid, who returned to home in the second round, was scored first by Manchester City, and the total score was two goals behind. With Rodrigo's goal, Real Madrid rewrote the total score to 5-5, and Real Madrid once again accepted the challenge of overtime. In overtime, Benzema 1 beat Manchester City, helping Real Madrid to eliminate Manchester City and enter the final.