At 34 years and 80 days, Karim Benzema became the oldest player to score a Champions League hat-trick, also surpassing Alfredo Di Stéfano to become Real Madrid's third-highest all-time goalscorer. Real Madrid 3-1 PSG summary: score, goals, highlights

Luka Modrić drove through midfield and found Benzema, whose deflected shot leveled the aggregate score.

Match Report: Real Madrid 3-1 Paris Saint-Germain (Agg: 3-2)

This exit marked the third time in six years that PSG were eliminated after holding a two-goal lead , reinforcing concerns about the team's mental resilience in European knockouts.

The Bernabéu crowd ignited as PSG's composure vanished.

The momentum shifted following a critical error by PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Under pressure from Benzema, Donnarumma misplaced a pass , allowing Vinícius Júnior to set up Benzema for Madrid’s opening goal.

Just 10.5 seconds after the restart , Marquinhos' poor clearance fell directly to Benzema, who flicked a first-time finish into the bottom corner to complete his hat-trick and seal the tie. Post-Match Analysis

March 9, 2022 Venue: Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid Competition: UEFA Champions League Round of 16, Second Leg Executive Summary