Karim Benzema Distance Himself From Cristiano Ronaldo With His Comments After Chelsea Hat Trick

• Karim Benzema has said he does not play football to be the best player in the world after Real Madrid defeated Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League
• The Real Madrid forward has been described as one of Europe's leading strikers after scoring a hat trick against Chelsea on Wednesday, April 6
• In the opening leg of their Champions League tie against Chelsea, Real Madrid defeated the Blues 3-1 to take a strong advantage into the second leg

Real Madrid striker, Karim Benzema has revealed he does not have the same ambition as Cristiano Ronaldo despite being one of the most respected strikers in world football.

The 34-year-old equaled Cristiano Ronaldo's record of hat tricks scored in the UEFA Champions League when he scored all three goals for Real Madrid in their 3-1 victory against Chelsea.

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According to a report via the Mirror, Benzema insists he doesn't play football to be the best in the world after being described as Europe's leading striker for his heroics against the Blues.

The French striker's comments go contrary to what his former Real Madrid teammate, Ronaldo had suggested in 2018 when he revealed he plans on being the best player in the world.

Benzema is currently one of the favorites to win the Ballon d'Or this season with his superb form for Real Madrid that has seen his score 37 goals in 36 games in all competitions.

Benzema is one of the best in the world

Meanwhile, Social media has been paying tribute to Karim Benzema's Stamford performance after the Real Madrid forward singlehandedly destroyed Chelsea.

The 34-year-old broke his record of being the oldest player to score a hat trick which has got fans raving on Twitter about the qualities of the Real Madrid striker.

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Benzema was also voted as the player of the week in the Champions League

Others are also staking claim Benzema deserves the Balon d'Or this season.

Benzema became the second player after Cristiano Ronaldo to score back-to-back hat tricks in the UEFA Champions League.

Benzema treble puts Real in command against Chelsea

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Karim Benzema's hat-trick fired Real Madrid to a stunning 3-1 win against Chelsea that put the Champions League holders on the brink of elimination after a dramatic quarter-final first leg on Wednesday.

Benzema produced a masterclass at Stamford Bridge as the France striker netted twice in the first half with two perfectly-taken headers.

Kai Havertz reduced the deficit before the interval, but Benzema punished a woeful mistake from Chelsea keeper Edouard Mendy in the second half to complete his treble.