Karim Benzema's Header Against Top EPL Giants Named UCL Best Goal of The Season

• Karim Benzema was outstanding this year for Real Madrid in the Champions League which they won
• His header against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the quarterfinal has been named as the best goal of the season
• Benzema is now in strong contention to win the Ballon d'Or as fans are convinced the Frenchman has done well

Karim Benzema's first header away to Premier League giants Chelsea has been named Champions League Goal of the Season which is a massive achievement for the Frenchman.

Chelsea hosted Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinal at Stamford Bridge and the Blues lost the encounter 3-1 in what was a painful result for the Blues' fans.

And in that Champions League battle, Karim Benzema scored wonderful header in which goalkeeper Mendy was unable to save.

According to the report on GOAL, the header has been rated as the best in this year's Champions League competition.

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Karim Benzema and his teammates also went ahead to beat Premier League champions Liverpool in the semifinal before overcoming Liverpool in the final to win the title.

As things stand now, many football fans and pundits are of the opinions that Karim Benzema should win the 2022 Ballon d'Or award.

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Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi is the holder of the award, but fans feel Karim Benzema did well than him and other players this term.

Real Madrid star gets rousing welcome from national teammates as video emerges

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how an adorable video emerged on social media where Real Madrid star Eduardo Camavinga was given a rousing welcome by his teammates in the French Under 21 national team.

This is coming days after the 19-year-old midfielder helped his club Real Madrid to win the Champions League beating Premier League side Liverpool 1-0 in the final.

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Liverpool were tipped by many football fans around the world to win the Champions League title for this year, but Real Madrid stars were more determined and came out victorious.

Eduardo Camavinga and his teammates would have even ended the game as 2-0 winners, but Karim Benzema's goal was ruled as offside.