Theo Hernandez drove forward on the counter before spreading the ball out for Benzema on the right. Real had numbers over and it looked for all the world like the hosts were set to open the scoring.
Despite his wretched season in front of goal, Benzema opted to shoot rather than play in a team-mate, only to slip as he took aim with the chance going begging.
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As if that wasn't bad enough, another chance came along just minutes later. Ronaldo crossed low from the right, with Benzema having the seemingly simple task of turning the ball home from close range, but the Frenchman contrived to hit the post when it seemed easier to score.
Fortunately, his blushes were saved somewhat by the offside flag on that occasion.
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