Karim Benzema has netted back-to-back Champions League hat tricks to give Real Madrid an eye catching 3-1 lead away at Chelsea.
The French star scored an incredible treble to haul Los Blancos back from the brink in their last 16 second leg comeback win against Paris Saint-Germain earlier this month.
However, his showing in London has even topped that, with three goals inside the first 50 minutes at Stamford Bridge.
Karim Benzema's last four games:
⚽️⚽️⚽️ vs PSG
⚽️⚽️ vs Mallorca
⚽️⚽️ vs Celta Vigo
⚽️⚽️⚽️ vs ChelseaTen goals… TEN 😳#UCL pic.twitter.com/UjB2xA2bqr
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Two textbook headers eased the visitors into a 2-0 lead against the Premier League giants before German winger Kai Havertz edged the hosts back into the contest before the break.
KARIM BENZEMA STOP THAT! 🎯
He had no right to score that! Ridiculous header 💥#UCL pic.twitter.com/jWtW2l1kcZ
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The ball by Modric 🤤
The precision from Benzema 👌The Frenchman is on fire. Real Madrid are on fire.
They lead 2-0 at Stamford Bridge! 🔥#UCL pic.twitter.com/YJFTQec6qm
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But, despite looking set for a revival in the second period, Chelsea shot themselves in the foot immediately after the restart.
Blues keeper Edouard Mendy’s poor mistake from a long ball forward presented Benzema with a perfect chance and he pounced to net his 37th goal of the campaign in all competitions.
Hat-trick for Benzema! ✔️
The worst possible start to the second half for Chelsea… 😔
A terrible defensive mix up between Édouard Mendy and Antonio Rüdiger allows a tap in for Real Madrid's star man ⚽️#UCL pic.twitter.com/GJDtp3IM6u
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