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Benzema hattrick leaves Chelsea close to Champions League exit

Apr 07, 2022


benzema hattrick leaves chelsea close to champions league exit

Image: Real Madrid

Karim Benzema netted a hattrick to give Real Madrid a 3-1 win over Chelsea in the first-leg of the Champions League quarterfinal at Stamford Bridge.

The holders were down by two goals after just 24 minutes, before Benzema capitalized on a mistake by Chelsea’s keeper to add his third just after half-time.

This is the Frenchman’s second straight hattrick in the Champions League, having also scored three times in the last game against PSG.

benzema hattrick leaves chelsea close to champions league exit

Image: Fox Sports

Villarreal snatched a surprise 1-0 home win over Bayern Munich in the first-leg of the Champions League quarterfinals.

Ex-Bournemouth striker Arnaut Danjuma netted the only goal of the game after only eight minutes.

Villarreal are now the first club to beat Bayern in the Champions League this season.

benzema hattrick leaves chelsea close to champions league exit

Image: Reuters

Man United may have already decided on Erik Ten Hag as their next manager.

Insiders say the club feels the Ajax coach is a better fit for United’s current setup, compared to Mauricio Pochettino.

However, an official announcement is not expected anytime soon, out of respect for Ajax, who are locked in a battle with PSV Eindhoven for the Dutch league title.

benzema hattrick leaves chelsea close to champions league exit

Image: Getty

The Argentina shirt worn by the late Diego Maradona when he scored the legendary Hand of God goal against England, is being put up for auction.

Its expected to fetch at least 4 million pounds, and could even break the current record of 4.4 million, paid for the jersey worn by baseball legend Babe Ruth.

benzema hattrick leaves chelsea close to champions league exit

Image: Sports Illustrated

Jo Wilfried Tsonga says he will retire from professional tennis after his home French Open next month.

The 36-year-old has been struggling with injuries in recent years.

 


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