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Live on April 27 – In a match in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals, Real Madrid played away to Manchester City, and French striker Benzema scored a goal for Real Madrid in the first half to make the score 1-2.
It was Benzema's 40th goal this season and the fifth player in Real Madrid history to score 40 goals in a single season, the top four being Di Stefano, Puskas, Hugo Sanchez (2) and Cristiano Ronaldo (8).
(Paul)