Benzema Gets A Perfect 10 | Real Madrid Players Rated In Impressive Win Vs Chelsea | OneFootball

Real Madrid faced off against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge earlier tonight as they focused on securing a victory on the road. Los Blancos made a bright start to the game and took the lead in the 21st minute when Karim Benzema scored with a great header. The Frenchman doubled his team’s lead just three minutes with another header. However, Kai Havertz got a goal back for Chelsea in the 40th minute as the Madrid giants went into the half-time 2-1 up on the scoreline.

Benzema scored again in the 46th minute and completed his hattrick which restored Real Madrid’s two-goal lead. The Spanish outfit ended up cruising to a 3-1 win in the English capital.

Let’s take a look at how each Real Madrid player fared during the match against the Blues.

GK: Thibaut Courtois – 7/10

The Belgian keeper made a few important saves during the game and did enough to restrict the opposition to just one goal.

RB: Dani Carvajal – 7/10

The Spaniard cleared his lines when needed and was a threat going forward.

CB: Eder Militao – 6.5/10

Militao was strong in the air and produced a solid display inside his half. He got replaced after the hour mark.

CB: David Alaba – 6.5/10

He made a few crucial defensive contributions and was quite accurate with his passing.

Real Madrid’s French striker Karim Benzema celebrates with teammates after scoring his third goal during the UEFA Champions League Quarter-final first leg football match between Chelsea and Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge stadium in London, on April 6, 2022. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP) (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)

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LB: Ferland Mendy – 7/10

Mendy performed his defensive duties well and made some decent runs down the left flank.

CM: Luka Modric – 7/10

He made a couple of interceptions in midfield and ended the game with an assist to his name.

CM: Casemiro – 7.5/10

Casemiro anchored the midfield with conviction and was good on the ball as well.

CM: Toni Kroos – 7/10

The German talent got stuck in with some crunching tackles and made one key chance in the opposition half.

RW: Federico Valverde – 7/10

He worked hard defensively and engineered two good chances in the final third.

ST: Karim Benzema – 10/10

The French striker scored two good goals with his head in the first half and went on to complete his hattrick after the half-time break. He deserves the man of the match award.

LW: Vinicius Junior – 7.5/10

He was a constant threat up top and has got an assist to show for his efforts.

Substitutes:

CB: Nacho – 6/10

Nacho kept a good shape at the back.

CM: Eduardo Camavinga – 6/10

He added some energy to Carlo Ancelotti’s midfield.

CM: Dani Ceballos – N/A

Ceballos didn’t get enough minutes to warrant a rating.

ST: Gareth Bale – N/A

He came on to run the clock down for the Madrid giants.