Karim Benzema voted player of 2021-22 Champions League

The only person who could possibly stop him getting it was Thibaut Courtois, especially because of his performance in the final against Liverpool. However, Karim Benzema was given the award for the best player of the 2021-22 Champions League this Tuesday.

Despite the fact he did not score at the Stade de France, the truth is that the Frenchman has been key in the last 16, quarter-finals and semi-finals against PSG, Chelsea and Man City respectively. He netted a hat-trick against the Parisians at the Santiago Bernabeu to complete the comeback and send his team into the quarters.

He also performed against the defending champions Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and netted his second hat-trick in two European encounters. He was also key in the second leg with a goal in extra-time to book their place in the semi-finals. Guardiola's side were not let off either.

At the Etihad, he netted a brace including a Panenka penalty as Madrid only lost the first leg 4-3. In Madrid, in extra-time, Benzema scored a 95th min penalty to send Madrid into the final in Paris.

In 12 Champions League matches, the French striker scored 15 goals and gave two assists this season. These numbers mean he is in pole position to win the 2022 Ballon d'Or. 

 

May 31, 2022