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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.

Match Report: Real Madrid 3-1 Paris Saint-Germain (Agg: 3-2) This exit marked the third time in six

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. Luka Modrić drove through midfield and found Benzema,

Luka Modrić drove through midfield and found Benzema, whose deflected shot leveled the aggregate score. 2022 Venue: Estadio Santiago Bernabéu

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