Benzema becomes 5th-highest scorer in Champions League history
Susana Vera / Reuters`
Karim Benzema moved into fifth place on the Champions League's all-time scoring list by netting his 51st goal to bring Real Madrid level with Napoli on Wednesday.
The goal moves him past Arsenal legend Thierry Henry on the all-time scorer's list, as Benzema also took sole possession of first place for goals scored by a Frenchman in the competition.
Just over 10 minutes after Napoli grabbed the lead courtesy of Lorenzo Insigne's stunning long-range strike, Benzema brought the hosts level when he got on the end of Dani Carvajal's cross into the box before delivering a powerful header.
Benzema had a chance to give Real the lead before halftime, but his effort smacked off the post.
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