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This year

2023

Benzema hits hat-trick as Madrid smash Barca at Camp Nou to reach Copa final

The visitors spectacularly overturned a 1-0 deficit from the first leg.

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Apr 5th 2023, 10:27 PM

Last year

2022

Ballon d'Or winner Benzema on target as Real Madrid crush Elche

The league leaders won 3-0, and had three further strikes ruled out for offside.

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Oct 19th 2022, 10:54 PM

Real Madrid edge Chelsea after extra-time in Champions League classic

Chelsea were winners on the night but lost a thrilling tie 5-4 on aggregate.

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Apr 12th 2022, 10:40 PM

Benzema hat-trick leaves Chelsea on brink of elimination

The French veteran has scored 37 goals in 36 matches for Real Madrid this season.

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Apr 6th 2022, 10:15 PM