Real fell behind before half time, after also losing the first game in Paris (0-1). Karim Benzema then scored three times for the home team. The 3-1 was enough for the next round. ,,With Benzema we have the best number 9 in the world”, said the Belgian. “He proved that again tonight.”
For a long time Real seemed hopeless. ,,But we knew we didn’t stand a chance,’ continued Courtois. ,,After the break we had good pressing, much better than in the first game. We forced the equalizer. After the 1-1 they got upset, then we could strike. It’s a great win and it was an amazing night.”