On Wednesday, the Blancos forward put on a memorable display against the Blues
Iker Casillas, the legendary goalkeeper, dubbed Karim Benzema "God" as he led the reaction to the Real Madrid forward's spectacular hat-trick against Chelsea in the Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday.
From Ronaldo's helper to Ballon d'Or frontrunner: Benzema's rise to Real Madrid's 'King Karim'
"What makes Benzema stand out?
His ability to lead.
Now that he's older, he's more of a leader "Carlo Ancelotti, the coach, told reporters.
"Every day, he feels more and more important.
He's improving all the time."
Casillas, the forward's former teammate, went even further.
On Twitter, he wrote: "Spiderman is Spiderman, and K9 is Spiderman.
Wolverine is Wolverine, and K9 is Wolverine.
That building's doorman is K9.
Your best pal is K9.
Your grandmother is K9.
President of the United States is K9.
K9 is the instructor with whom you will parachute jump.
Your guardian angel is K9.
God is K9!"
Luka Modric, a midfielder, was among those who spoke up.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid supporters at Stamford Bridge shouted Benzema's name repeatedly.