With 14 goals, Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema equaled Lionel Messi's record set during the 2011-12 Champions League season.
Messi is passed by Karim Benzema.
The first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final between Manchester City and Real Madrid was a nail-biter, with Pep Guardiola's side winning 4-3. Manchester City's Kevin de Bruyne, Gabriel Jesus, Phil Foden, and Bernado Silva scored goals, while Real Madrid's Karim Benzema scored a brace and Vinicius Junior added a goal. Karim Benzema not only scored two goals, but he also broke Lionel Messi's Champions League record.Karim Benzema of Real Madrid smashes Lionel Messi's record in the Champions League.Karim Benzema now has seven UCL semi-final goals to Lionel Messi's six (6). Benzema equaled Lionel Messi's record of 14 goals, which he set during the 2011-12 Champions League season. Karim Benzema became the first player in Champions League history to score five goals away from home in the knockout stages against clubs from the same country in a season, equaling and breaking Lionel Messi's record.
Real Madrid vs Manchester City highlights from the first leg of the Champions League semi-final
At the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City took an early lead against Real Madrid in the much-anticipated semi-final first leg.Kevin De Bruyne scored the first goal of the Champions League semi-final, giving the home team a strong start. Manchester City extended their lead to two goals after Gabriel Jesus scored for the home side. Following Ferland Mendy's cross, Karim Benzema scored a superb volley goal to cut the deficit.
Riyad Mahrez raced clear to hit his shot against the post to start the second half. Following a cross from Fernandinho, Phil Foden made it 3-1 for Manchester City. Within two minutes of City's goal, Vincius Junior skipped past Fernandinho and scored a solo goal to keep Real Madrid in the game.Bernardo Silva increased Manchester City's lead to 4-2 with a 20-yard screamer past Thibaut Courtois. Aymeric Laporte's handball gave Benzema the chance to become the competition's all-time leading scorer this season, and the Frenchman scored a Panenka to keep Real Madrid alive in the semi-finals heading into the second leg.
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