Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema scored in a 15th consecutive Champions League campaign and 18-year-old Rodrygo netted a hat-trick as they beat Galatasaray.
Benzema, 31, became only the second player – after Barcelona’s Lionel Messi – to achieve the feat when he turned in from Rodrygo on the verge of half-time.
That put Real 4-0 up after Rodrygo’s early brace and Sergio Ramos’ penalty.
The youngster completed his treble late on after Benzema’s second, as Real claimed a second straight Group A win.
The Turkish visitors’ defeat ensured they will exit the competition in the group stage, while the Spanish side are second in the group, two points away from qualification.
The 13-times European champions were coasting for much of Wednesday’s game and took control immediately as Rodrygo became the first player to score twice inside the first seven minutes of a Champions League game.
The Brazilian forward was making only his sixth appearance for Real and his second in the Champions League and poked in to add his third in stoppage time.
Despite starting their campaign with a 3-0 loss at Paris St-Germain and a home at draw to Club Bruges, the Spanish giants are now closing in on the last 16, five points clear of third-placed Bruges with two games to go.
Benzema’s record-equalling 15-year streak
French striker Benzema’s first Champions League goal came at the age of 17, when he scored for Lyon against Rosenborg on 6 December, 2005.
That was his only goal of that European campaign, and he netted just once in Europe the following term too and just once in 2009-10, after his £25m move to Real in 2009.
In his 15 Champions League seasons he has scored 62 times so far, averaging more than four a season.
He has never been the top scorer in a Champions League season, but is fourth on the competition’s all-time goalscoring list, behind only Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi and Raul.
The Frenchman scored against Liverpool in the final in 2018 and helped his side win four European titles between that year and 2014.
Messi became the first player to score in 15 straight Champions League seasons just two weeks before Benzema.
The Argentine set the record in a narrow win at Slavia Prague on 23 October.
Match stats – only Raul eclipses Rodrygo
- Real Madrid’s Rodrygo became the second youngest player to score a Champions League hat-trick (18 years and 301 days), after Raul against Ferencvaros in October 1995 (18y 113d)
- Rodrygo also became the youngest Brazilian to score in the Champions League (18y 301d), overtaking Paris St-Germain’s Marquinhos (19y 126d)
- Only Ryan Giggs (16) has scored in more different Champions League campaigns than Karim Benzema (15), although Benzema’s have come in consecutive seasons
- Benzema scored his 50th goal for Real Madrid in the Champions League, the fourth player to do so for a single side after Lionel Messi (113 for Barcelona), Cristiano Ronaldo (105 for Real Madrid) and Raul (66 for Real Madrid).
- This was the second time Galatasaray conceded at least six goals in a Champions League match, also doing so against Real Madrid back in September 2013 at home.
The renewed agreement reinforces the longstanding partnership between the artist and the label. It positions Chadreek for the next phase of his career with enhanced support across music production, distribution, marketing, and international expansion.
Known for his smooth vocal delivery and consistent output, Chadreek has steadily cultivated a dedicated following through standout records including Ori Mi (featuring Seyi Vibez), Better Dayz, Awure, and his earlier project No Bad Vibe. The renewed deal is expected to accelerate his momentum as he prepares new music and broadens his presence across Africa and global markets.
A source close to the camp confirmed that both parties are fully aligned on a clear vision for the artist’s next chapter, with a strong emphasis on high-quality releases and strategic growth.
This renewal marks another significant milestone in Chadreek’s journey as he continues to establish his place within the Afrobeats landscape.
About Chadreek
Chadreek is a Nigerian singer and songwriter signed to SauceBoi Music. He is recognised for his distinctive voice and a growing catalogue of Afrobeats records that blend melody, emotion, and street energy.
About SauceBoi Music
SauceBoi Music is a UK-based record label committed to developing and promoting talent across the Afrobeats and broader African music scenes.
Josh2Funny’s Album Has Fans Talking — But Should He Stick To Music Or Skits? 😂🎶
Nigerian comedian and content creator Josh2Funny has taken his comedy game into music, and Nigerians are definitely having something to say about it.
The comedian released his 15-track album, “On Behalf of Josh,” on July 10, 2026, but instead of fading away after release, the project has continued to generate conversations on X.
And the big question now is:
Should Josh2Funny continue with music or go back to skits? 😂
Fans have been divided. While some listeners openly criticized the album and told him to return to comedy, others found songs they genuinely enjoyed.
One X user joked:
“Josh2Funny stopped doing skits and started music, Everybody wan chop this music money 😂”
Another simply said:
“This Josh2Funny Album no enter make he just go back skit abeg 😂”
But then came “Lembe.” 🔥
The track caught fire on X and eventually became a trending topic in Nigeria. The #LembeChallenge also gained momentum as creators began jumping on the song.
Josh2Funny later announced ₦1 million for winners of the challenge, giving the song another major push.
And it didn’t stop there.
‘INTERNATIONAL’ FT. ICE PRINCE ALSO TRENDED
On another day, “International” featuring Ice Prince generated its own buzz on X.
One fan even called it their favourite song from the album, while praising the collaboration. The post itself pulled thousands of views, showing that people weren’t only talking about Lembe.
From album criticism to trending songs and challenges, “On Behalf of Josh” has kept Josh2Funny’s name in the conversation.
Whether you love the album or think he should return to skits, one thing is clear:
Josh2Funny has succeeded in getting Nigerians talking. 😂🔥
So, let’s settle this once and for all:
Should Josh2Funny continue with MUSIC 🎶 or return to SKITS 😂?
Music or Skits? Drop your answer! 👇
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