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Varane 4/10 as defensive mistakes doom Madrid to Champions League exit

A goal from Karim Benzema wasn't enough to stop Real Madrid from being knocked out of the Champions League as a 2-1 defeat at Manchester City saw them eliminated 4-2 on aggregate in the round of 16.

Madrid went behind early when Raphael Varane was caught on the ball by Gabriel Jesus, who passed to Raheem Sterling for a straightforward finish. Benzema and Eden Hazard both had shots saved by keeper Ederson before the French striker levelled with a header from Rodrygo's cross.