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Benzema reaches Champions League milestone as Real Madrid squeeze past Ajax

Karim Benzema became just the fourth player to score 60 Champions League goals by scoring in Real Madrid's 2-1 win at Ajax on Wednesday.

Benzema opened the scoring at the Johan Cruyff Arena, netting in the 60th minute after a storming run and assist from Vinicius Jr.

Ajax would go on to level the last-16 first leg through Hakim Ziyech, but Marco Asensio's late winner means Madrid will host the Dutch side in the second leg with a telling advantage.

Only three players have more career Champions League goals than Benzema, and it is an illustrious trio.