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The efficiency of Karim Benzema
Real Madrid once again relied on striker Karim Benzema to get back into the game.
"KB9" delivered a very interesting first period, in its efficiency and its participation in the offensive game.
The first attempt, which found Mendy's post, was close to hitting the target in the 23rd minute.
The second was the right one.
A few minutes later (29th), the former Lyonnais offered the equalizer to his team on a world-class control-strike, under the bar.
The number 9 from Madrid allowed his team to get back on track after a difficult start to the match and at the same time score his 71st goal in C1.
An achievement that places him 4th in the scorers classification of this competition.
⚪️ Karim Benzema has now scored 13 goals in his last 14 matches for Real Madrid # UCLpic.twitter.com / R6neEjk09c
- UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 27, 2021
Thomas Tuchel's tactics
Thomas Tuchel can leave Madrid with the feeling of having succeeded, succeeding in the tactical battle against Zinédine Zidane.
The result is in favor of Chelsea who will benefit from the away goal in the event of a tie.
In the construction of the game and the possibility of finding intervals, Chelsea made their opponent suffer.
The Blues have been able to raise their level of play compared to the previous round against Porto to compete with Real Madrid, less in sight.
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Timo Werner's unrealism
Timo Werner should rehash his missed 11th-minute opportunity for a little while.
Well served by Christian Pulisic, the German striker found himself alone at the penalty spot in front of Thibaut Courtois.
His shot was finally deflected with the tip of his foot by the Belgian goalkeeper.
A golden opportunity that he did not know how to materialize, like his rather mediocre match.
Subsequently, the former Leipzig striker increased his attempts on Courtois' cage (42nd, 48th).
Without success there again.
Christian Pulišić becomes the first American to score in a Champions League semi-final # UCLpic.twitter.com / eazskfgoUD
- UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 27, 2021
Sluggish start to the Merengue match
Zinédine Zidane's men found themselves in difficulty early in the game.
The tactics put in place by Thomas Tuchel, consisting in not leaving the slightest space in defense and going against at the slightest opportunity was effective, like the opening of the score of Pulisic (14th).
The possession of the ball of the Merengue, in the end rather sterile, did not allow to lead sharp offensives.
From a statistical point of view, the first strike came in the 23rd, on the post of Benzema.
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