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Real Madrid still alive, says Benzema as Ancelotti hails 'magical night' in Champions League
Karim Benzema said Real Madrid showed they are still "alive" by completing a thrilling comeback to defeat Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday and reach the Champions League quarter-finals. Madrid trailed 2-0 on aggregate when Kylian Mbappe put PSG in front at the Santiago Bernabeu but Benzema scored a stunning second-half hat-trick, including two goals in two minutes, to send his team through. "Every game is a final now for us in the Champions League and La Liga but today we showed that Real Madrid is alive," Benzema said afterwards. "We know PSG like to have the ball. We started well, we tried to score and in the second half we won the match with our mental strength," Benzema added.
Soccer-PSG's Pochettino says Benzema fouled Donnarumma for Real opener
(Reuters) - Paris St Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino believes goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was fouled in the build-up to Real Madrid's first goal as his side lost Wednesday's Champions League last-16 clash 3-1, describing it as a "great injustice".
PSG's Pochettino says Benzema fouled Donnarumma for Real opener
Paris St Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino believes goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was fouled in the build-up to Real Madrid's first goal as his side lost Wednesday's Champions League last-16 clash 3-1, describing it as a "great injustice".
Real Madrid Still Alive, Says Karim Benzema As Carlo Ancelotti Hails "Magical Night"
Karim Benzema said Real Madrid showed they are still "alive" by completing a thrilling comeback to defeat Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday and reach the Champions League quarter-finals. Madrid trailed 2-0 on aggregate when Kylian Mbappe put PSG in front at the Santiago Bernabeu but Benzema scored a stunning second-half hat-trick, including two goals in two minutes, to send his team through. "Every game is a final now for us in the Champions League and La Liga but today we showed that Real Madrid is alive," Benzema said afterwards.
Real Madrid consider Kylian Mbappe contract offer when they exit Champions League - Paper Round
Real to make offer to Kylian Mbappe The Telegraph reports that Kylian Mbappe will be given an offer by Real Madrid when the Spaniards are out of the Champions League. Goals in both legs of the first-round knockout tie threatened to send Carlo Ancelotti’s side out of the competition until Karim Benzema’s hat-trick, and now the Paris Saint-Germain striker will wait to be given the chance to agree a summer free transfer, with Mbappe already expected to join.
UEFA Champions League: Karim Benzema's 2nd Half Hat-Trick Sinks PSG As Real Madrid Enter Quarterfinals
Karim Benzema scored a second-half hat-trick in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 match against PSG at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium to help Real Madrid enter the quarterfinals of the tournament. Trailing 0-1 from the first leg, Madrid were looking at the exit door as Kylian Mbappe added to his goal in Paris by netting in the first-half. But an error by goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma opened the doors for the 13-time champions as Benzema restored parity on the night to give Carlo Ancelotti's team a glimmer of hope in the 61st minute.