Karim Benzema has scored 41 goals in all competitions this seasonWhat do you do when you have missed three penalties in the last month? Step up in a Champions League semi-final and score a Panenka, that’s what.At least, that’s what Karim Benzema did anyway.The Real Madrid striker showed nerves of steel as he dinked his spot-kick over Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson to make it 4-3 in their exhilarating first-leg defeat at Etihad Stadium. The nonchalance summed up a sensational match between two of Europe’s heavyweights that showcased relentless attacking football throughout.Former England defender Rio Ferdinand said on BT Sport: “Ice cold, this guy. He has won four Champions League trophies. Even if it was in the last minute, he would’ve still executed it.”Man City beat Real in astonishing first-leg tieFootball Daily podcast: A Real Mad night in ManchesterSix days earlier Benzema missed two penalties in Real Madrid’s win over Osasuna – but he netted his ninth goal in his last four Champions League games on Tuesday night.”I always have it in my head that if you don’t take a penalty, you will never miss a penalty,” said Benzema. “That’s mental confidence, that’s all. I have a lo… Click below to read the full story from BBC Sport
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