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'I'm no legend' - Benzema plays down Real Madrid goal-scoring milestone

Karim Benzema insisted he was 'no legend' after reaching 50 Champions League goals for Real Madrid on Wednesday.

The 31-year-old striker struck a brace in a 6-0 thrashing of Galatasaray as Rodrygo Goes stole the show with a hat-trick at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Often criticised, Benzema is behind only Cristiano Ronaldo (105) and Raul (66) for most Champions League goals for Madrid.

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The Frenchman overtook club legend Alfredo Di Stefano (49) but played down any talk he deserved the same standing.

"We scored goals, played well and did not concede.