Watch: 'Don't sleep on a champion!' - Henry and Carragher shocked by Benzema winner in Real Madrid's triumph over PSG

Jamie Carragher and Thierry Henry could barely contain themselves after Karim Benzema sealed Real Madrid's passage to the Champions League quarter-finals.

The Frenchman netted a hat-trick inside 17 minutes to crush the hopes of Paris Saint-Germain, who were leading 2-0 on aggregate in the tie until deep into the second leg.

And his heroics did not go unnoticed, as two distinguished ex-pros paid fevered homage to the striker's talents.

Watch Carragher and Henry go wild over match-winner Benzema

Thierry Henry, @Carra23 and @kate_abdo's reaction when @Benzema scored the winner for @realmadriden against PSG. 😱 😂 pic.twitter.com/urhnjyNP30

— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) March 11, 2022

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