Karim Benzema expertly guided the ball into the far corner to get Real Madrid back into the game, completely against the run of play.
Manchester City were dominating proceedings early, scoring two goals in the first 11 minutes. Real Madrid showed no real signs of getting back into the game, but a Benzema finish gave them a lifeline.
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Real Madrid grab one back. Any guesses who?
Karim Benzema, what a finish ?
? @CBSSportsGolazopic.twitter.com/0grmFsv5om
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) April 26, 2022
Benzema pulls one back for Real Madrid
It’s 2-1 now— Lake (@LakeCFC) April 26, 2022
IT HAD TO BE HIM! ??
Karim Benzema halves Man City's lead with a lovely instinctive finish ?#UCL pic.twitter.com/JrFK1faTvN
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) April 26, 2022
Carlo Ancelotti will be wanting to keep Real Madrid in the tie going into the home leg, where they will have the advantage of the home support in Spain.