Only Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski and Raul Gonzalez have scored more times in the competition than the Frenchman. His class just cannot be questioned.
Likewise, in disposing of a dangerous side like Atalanta, who had already won at Liverpool and Ajax this season, Real Madrid also showed the rest of Europe that they shouldn't be underestimated, despite back-to-back last-16 exits in 2019 and 2020.
Their spine is stronger now, with Thibaut Courtois, Sergio Ramos, Casemiro and Luka Modric all performing brilliantly in a team spearheaded by Benzema.
Ramos, only just back from a knee injury, was solid at the back and added Madrid’s second on the night from the penalty spot, pleading with coach Zinedine Zidane to leave him on the pitch as Eder Militao warmed up.
Eden Hazard has been ruled out of Real Madrid's Champions League clash against Atalanta after suffering a fresh injury setback to compound a stop-start season.
Goal Africa 1:32 PM WAT 24/02/2021 Fizz to life campaign sees Lionel Messi and Paul Pogba cause havoc in a fan's bedroom for Pepsi's latest Uefa Champions League promotion
Pepsi, the world’s leading football entertainment brand, has introduced a new bold global campaign celebrating culture with pop and fizz of the irresistible cola.
he campaign stars the world’s best across football and music including Leo Messi, Paul Pogba, Shanice Van De Sandem and Jadon Sancho. Global super star Becky G and Pepsi Nigeria ambassador and two-time Grammy nominated Afro-fusion musician Burna Boy completes the cast.
This year’s global football campaign in support of the UEFA Champions League partnership is led by a high-energy film, Fizz to Life, that showcases epic football skills set to a custom music track, Rotate, created for the campaign by Becky G and Burna Boy. The Creative fizzes from beginning to the end, quick-fire storytelling style showcasing how Pepsi football breaks the bubble of the 90-minutes game.