Real Madrid 3(3)- 1(2) PSG: 5 Hits and Flops as Karim Benzema takes the center stage | UEFA Champions League 2021-22

#3 Hit: Luka Modric (Real Madrid)

Luka Modric oozed class against PSG.

Luka Modric keeps showing that age is just a number for him. The 36-year-old produced a midfield masterclass yet again. Modric orchestrated the play for Carlo Ancelotti's side. He gave Marco Verratti a run for his money in the center of the park. Modric combined beautifully with Toni Kroos and Fede Valverde.

Modric won seven duels, made four recoveries, completed three dribbles, made two clearances and created one chance throughout the game. He set-up Benzema for Real Madrid's second of the night following some brilliant work down the center.

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#2 Flop: Marquinhos (PSG)

Marquinhos had a game to forget.

Marquinhos had a horrid game for PSG. The Brazilian was a complete mess. Marquinhos was unable to keep hold of the ball and gave it away on numerous occasions under pressure. He was completely rattled by the hosts.

Marquinhos won one out of his four duels and failed to win a single tackle throughout the game. He even made a horrendous mistake which ended with Los Blancos grabbing their third of the night.

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#1 Hit: Karim Benzema (Real Madrid)

Karim Benzema with a special performance.

Karim Benzema came up with a heroic performance against PSG. The Frenchman scored a brilliant second-half hat-trick to overturn the tie completely. In the process, he became Real Madrid's third highest goal scorer.

Benzema opened the scoring for the hosts as he pressurized Donnarumma into giving the ball away to Vinicius, who in turn set up the 34-year-old for a simple tap-in from six yards out. For his second, he combined brilliantly with Luka Modric to put one past the Italian goalkeeper. As for his hat-trick goal, Benzema latched on to Marquinhos' stray clearance before coolly slotting it into the bottom corner. Benzema came clutch when Los Blancos needed him the most.