Vinícius, Benzema Lead Real Madrid Past Chelsea 2–0 in Champions League

Karim Benzema of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring the team's first goal with teammate Vinicius Junior during the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg match between Real Madrid and Chelsea FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid on April 12, 2023. Angel Martinez/Getty Images

MADRID—Karim Benzema struck yet again against Chelsea, and Real Madrid is a step closer to eliminating the English club for the second straight season in the Champions League.

Vinícius Júnior thrived with two assists and Marco Asensio also scored in Madrid’s 2–0 win in the first leg of the quarterfinals on Wednesday, April 12, in the latest meeting between the last two European champions.