Emotional Scenes As Karim Benzema Hurries to Exchange Shirt With Chelsea Star After Exciting UCL Game

• Karim Benzema demanded Reece James' shirt at full-time after Real Madrid knocked Chelsea out of the UEFA Champions League in dramatic fashion
• Reece James put up an impressive display for the Blues but could not prevent Chelsea from losing 5-4 on aggregate against the Galacticos
• The Frenchman had struck what turned out to be the winning goal in extra time after both teams had been tied on aggregate after 180 minutes

Karim Benzema paid a huge respect to Chelsea defender, Recce James after Real Madrid survived a fightback from the Blues to secure their Champions League semi-final ticket.

James, who had missed the first-leg at Stamford Bridge, put up a solid display at the right side of the Chelsea defence in the entertaining reverse fixture at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The 22-year-old made the highest tackles for Chelsea on the night with 8 registered and kept out the threat of Vinicius Junior on the flanks for Real Madrid.

Jubilation at Oshodi Under Bridge as sensational ‘Area Boy’ defeats Canadian High Commissioner in chess game

Other Sports

According to a report via Sports Bible, Karim Benzema acknowledged Reece James’ input in the game and hurriedly asked for the defender’s shirt at full-time.

Chelsea had thought they were home and dry after overturning a first-leg 3-1 defeat to lead 3-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu but substitute Rodrygo brought the game level on aggregate minutes after coming on.

Benzema would, however, seal the win for Real Madrid in extra time as his head went beyond Chelsea goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy to hand the Galacticos a semi-final ticket.

Social media hail Reece James after UCL exit

Meanwhile, Chelsea may have been knocked out of the UEFA Champions League, but fans have been hailing the input of defender, Reece James.

Football fans have taken to social media app, Twitter to extol praise on the 22-year-old’s performance for Chelsea on Tuesday night.

Another fan rates Reece James as extremely talented.

Fascinating facts about the best offensive midfielders in the world right now

Football

Recce James was described as absolutely incredible by another supporter.

Karim Benzema ends the Blues' Champions League dream

Earlier, Sports Brief reported reigning European champions, Chelsea, have been eliminated from the Champions League in the quarter-final stage.

The Blues suffered a 5-4 aggregate loss in the hands of Real Madrid to bow out of the continental competition.

Having suffered a 3-1 defeat in the first leg of the tie played at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea had a mountain to climb during their trip to Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday night, April 12.