Champions League semifinals: Karim Benzema laser target – Real Madrid had an exciting confrontation with Manchester City yesterday but City fans made headlines for all the wrong reasons. Real Madrid captain and striker Karim Benzema hit the target with a laser flare just before the penalty, which made it 3-4 for Los Blancos. Follow the Champions League semi-final updates on InsideSport.IN
The two clubs played a great match of seven goals in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League. The second game of the semifinals will be held at the Santiago Bernabeu and the game promises to be a belt. Karim Benzema scored twice in the 35th minute to give the Spaniard a respectable 4-3 lead.
Champions League semi-final: Shameless self-promotion for Manchester City fans, Karim Benzema with a laser in the Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid.
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After a great pass from Riyad Mahrez, opener Kevin de Bruyne took 93 seconds to score and Manchester City started the game in great fashion. Real Madrid took a 2-0 lead in the 11th minute through a goal by Gabriel Jesus. However, after a half-hour mark, the ever-dependent Karim Benzema returned a goal.
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The main controversy of the game came in the second half when Real Madrid were awarded a penalty after the ball hit Imeric Laporte’s arm. Real Madrid captain Karim Benzema went ahead to take the kick and was targeted with a green laser by City supporters.
Champions League semi-final: Shameless self-promotion for Manchester City fans, Karim Benzema with a laser in the Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid.
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But the laser aimed at Karim Benzema had no effect on the French striker. He calmly sent the ball with a fine Panenka kick to score the third goal in his favor. It is common among fans to distract players from taking penalties with the help of lasers.
Benzema has had a great season where he has scored 41 goals in an equal number of games.
Champions League semi-final: Shameless self-promotion for Manchester City fans, Karim Benzema with a laser in the Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid.
