Real Madrid returned to the Bernabeu with a goal conceded deficit to play Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg of the Champions League. Before the game, Paris thigh Kylian Mbappe returned, the most critical duo of the Real Madrid defense, Casemiro and Mendy, were suspended and absent, although they were at home, but Real Madrid was also the less optimistic side in this game.
After the first leg, some fans commented: The overall strength of Paris is now stronger than that of Real Madrid, and the club is willing to pay a super high salary to keep Mbappe, and is it not better for the Frenchman to stay in Paris than to join Real Madrid?
However, in the second leg, Benzema led this "green and yellow" division and once again punched these fans in the face. A goal was conceded in the first half, the total score was 0-2, and in the second half Karim Benzema completed a 17-minute hat-trick to complete the reversal, which is Real Madrid.
Last year's European Championship, Benzema, who returned after several years, is still the big brother in the team, why? After signing countless centers for so many years, no one can replace Benzema's starting position, why?
Benzema scored three goals in this game with its own characteristics, one to finish in front of goal, one to cut inside, one to steal, one to steal, he has always been the most all-round, the most omnipotent striker, but in the era of stars, he was overshadowed by his low-key and humble personality.
In addition to Benzema's top performance, another veteran in the Real Madrid team also delivered a first-class competitive performance. The 37-year-old Modric played the whole game, combing the attack in front of him, retreating to assist the defense, and the one-on-one defense in the second half with a clean and beautiful big flying shovel directly destroyed Messi's counterattack, which made many Real Madrid fans wet their eyes.
How many so-called "masters" in football can still be active in the top competition at the age of 37 and consistently output first-class performances? Modric is always proving that he deserves the Ballon d'Or, and the people who don't deserve the Ballon d'Or are already scratching their heads after being shoveled by Modric, and may still be complaining about the inaction of their teammates.
Scoring one goal in each of the two legs, Kylian Mbappe took care of the new owner, the second leg was an epic reversal, and Real Madrid also showed the upcoming attacking core: the Bernabeu is worth your joining. Watching the vinicius, Rodrigo and Camaringa youngsters on the field run tirelessly, and Benzema and other 30-plus veterans burning themselves, how can Mbappe not be impressed?
After the game, there was news of disputes and even moves in the Paris team, how can such a team accumulate the foundation, the kind of Foundation that the Champions League is not afraid of in the face of strong opponents? Perhaps Real Madrid are not the hardest team at the moment, but this veteran giant from Spain will always be the most attractive team to join the great players.