Karim Benzema targeted with laser before Real Madrid penalty vs Man City

Footage has emerged showing Karim Benzema was targeted with a laser before scoring his remarkable Panenka penalty during Tuesday night’s thrilling Champions League clash between Manchester City and Real Madrid.

City ran out 4-3 winners after one of the most enthralling games of the 2021-22 season.

Kevin De Bruyne opened the scoring after just two minutes before Gabriel Jesus doubled City’s advantage.

However, the in-form Benzema netted his 40th goal of the campaign with a wonderful first-time finish to make it 2-1 at the break.

Phil Foden restored the hosts’ two-goal advantage shortly after half-time with a rare headed goal, only for Madrid’s Vinicius Jr to score a sensational solo goal moments later.

Bernardo Silva made it 4-2 in the 74th minute with a strike that caught Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois by surprise, but Benzema’s stunning penalty sets up a mouth-watering semi-final second leg at the Bernabeu next week.

Benzema was the coolest person inside the Etihad Stadium as he stepped up to take his 82nd-minute spot-kick.

As the Frenchman prepared to take his penalty, video footage shows a green laser was shone towards his face.

Watch it here:

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