Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has almost run out of advantages for Karim Benzema after his first semi-final against Manchester City. Thanks to two goals, including a nice panenka penalty from the French striker, Real “only” lost 4-3 in Manchester and they can still hope for a million ball final.
“I don’t know if he can win the Ballon d’Or for the best player in the world, but Benzema is definitely the best player in the world right now,” Ancelotti said after the show in Manchester. “There is no one else with his qualities and efficiency.”
Benzema, 34, was Real’s savior at the Etihad Stadium. After a dramatic opening phase in which Real trailed 2-0 in an eleven-minute game, the Frenchman suddenly scored with a nice foot movement.
Benzema was then allowed to lie down in the final stage for a penalty kick. Where he missed twice by 11 yards in his league game against Osasuna a week ago, he now scored a big goal for the all-important 4-3: with a panenka on the roof of the goal he put Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson in the game. spotlight. †
“By taking the penalty in such a beautiful way, he shows his personality,” said Ancelotti. Karim played a great game.” Benzema didn’t hesitate for a moment to take the penalty after his last goals. “If you never take a penalty, you can’t miss it. And panenka? Goalkeepers know how to shoot. Sometimes you have to do something different.”
Benzema has scored 41 goals for Real Madrid this season and is the top scorer in La Liga (25 goals) and Champions League (14 goals). In 2018, after Cristiano Ronaldo, he became the first Real Madrid player to score more than 40 goals in a season.
“The last door is wide open”
After the 4-3 loss in Manchester, Ancelotti wondered if the glass was half empty or half full. “It was a great game. The fans saw a great show with a lot of goals, quality and mistakes.”
“If you see the glass half empty, we started the game badly. But we resisted, scored three goals and the last door is wide open. I am really confident if we defend better.” that we make it to the final. I can’t wait to see the magic of the Bernabeu.”
Benzema is also confident in a good result. “Losing is never a good result. But the most important thing is that we never give up. Now we have to win at home. We need fans more than ever to create something magical.”
Return to Madrid next Wednesday (starts at 9pm). The winner of Diptych will face the winner of the other semi-final between Liverpool and Villarreal in the final battle on May 28. The first game of this semi-final will be played at Anfield on Wednesday at 9:00 PM.
Source: NU
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