Who else but Benzema!

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Prior to last night's Champions League round of 16 second leg, a journalist quizzed the Manchester City boss on the former Lyon striker after his impressive form this term.

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Téléfoot 194,074 views. News Manchester City defeat Real Madrid, while Juventus out against Lyon Published: August 07, 2020 22:00 Last updated: August 08, 2020 01:34 Matthew Smith, Sport Editor Home Lyon Dispense Juventus On Away Goals, Advance To U News Leading 2-1 from the first leg of their last-16 tie in February, City hit the front early on at the Etihad Stadium when Raphael Varane gift-wrapped Raheem Sterling his 100th goal for the club.Karim Benzema's fine header restored parity in the 28th minute, only for Varane to again cost Madrid midway through the second half.Jesus was the benefactor of the centre-back's second calamity of the game, with a quarter-final clash against Lyon the reward for City.Varane's nightmare started in the ninth minute, with the France international playing himself into trouble, Jesus robbing possession and teeing up Sterling for a simple finish.Sterling very nearly had his 101st goal in sky blue moments after, but his chipped effort dropped just over the bar.Ederson had to make two fine saves as Madrid fought back, but City did not heed the warning, and the visitors were on level terms when Benzema headed in from Rodrygo's cross.Sterling could have done better with a shot into the side netting following the restart, before Thibaut Courtois denied Kevin De Bruyne direct from a corner.Courtois was in action again with 25 minutes remaining, tipping Jesus' effort over, but City had their second soon after.Having messed up his initial header, Varane put nowhere near enough power on his nod back to Courtois, with Jesus nipping in to prod home cleverly from a tight angle.Handed an Etihad farewell in the final stages, David Silva was inches away from making it 3-1 with a dipping free-kick, but City ultimately settled for what they had as they knocked out the 13-time European champions.Sterling's opener was City's 150th Champions League goal, in their 76th appearance in the competition, yet they then conceded their 100th goal in the tournament under 20 minutes later.If they are to end their wait for Europe's top club trophy this season, City's defence must give more support to their stellar forwards.Though the goal was gaping, Sterling still showed real composure to nudge City ahead early on, and in doing so he became the 17th player to reach a century of goals for the Citizens and the first Englishman since Dennis Tueart in 1981.With Sergio Ramos suspended, the pressure was on Eder Militao heading into Friday's clash, yet it was his experienced defensive partner Varane who was left red-faced after his two errors resulted in both of City's goals.Lyon, who knocked out Juventus on away goals after a 2-2 aggregate draw, are next up for City on August 15 in Lisbon, while Madrid's focus will switch to the new season.

It now seems as he had that exact plan with Benzema during his time at Lyon before he went on to write his name into the football history … Depay Penalty Extends Lyon Lead Over Juventus Soccer

KARIM BENZEMA rejected a mega-money move to Manchester United in order to join Spanish giants Real Madrid. Quand Zidane et Benzema ont envoyé Mariano à Lyon (Décembre 2017) - Duration: 3:27. Home UEFA Champions League Benzema Cuts Manchester City's Lead Over Real Madrid August 7, 2020 21:29 Karim Benzema scores in 28' to cut Manchester City's lead to 1-1 (3-2 agg) in Champions League

Rio Ferdinand has revealed the admiration Sir Alex Ferguson had for Karim Benzema..

Jesus Extends Manchester City Lead Over Real Madri Manchester City booked a Champions League quarter-final meeting with Lyon, who knocked out Juventus, by beating Real Madrid 2-1 at the Etihad, and 4-2 on aggregate. Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and players praised Benzema for his performance. 3:27. The legendary Manchester United boss brought in an array of talent during his 25-years at Old Trafford, and would usually choose to nurture a player that wasn’t fully developed.. Jesus was the benefactor of the centre-back's second calamity of the game, with a quarter-final clash against Lyon the reward for City. In the knockout rounds, Lyon faced Manchester United and Benzema continued to score, this time it was from outside the penalty box in the first leg match which ended in a 1–1 draw and United eventually won the tie 1–2 on aggregate. UEFA Champions League