The start of the second half between Chelsea and Real Madrid was supposed to give the Blues a chance to bounce back...and then Edouard Mendy dropped the ball in spectacular fashion.
The Senegalese footballer handed his team what could be a decisive blow in the tie against Real Madrid by failing to pass a ball correctly to Antonio Rüdiger. The problem was that the man who took advantage of that botched ball was none other than Karim Benzema, who had no mercy for the African footballer and scored the third goal for Los Blancos in what turned out to be a day to remember for the Spanish side.
Mendy's howler came at the worst possible time for Chelsea, as the game had seen the start of the second half moments before his predicament. Have a look at the goal that could be crucial for Real Madrid's hopes to make the semi-finals (Image might be geo-restricted).
BACK TO BACK #UCL HAT-TRICKS FOR KARIM BENZEMA, HE GETS A GIFT. pic.twitter.com/2a0g1b0we7
— CBS Sports Golazo (@CBSSportsGolazo) April 6, 2022
After this disappointing performance, fans did not hold back with their criticism on social media, sparking some hilarious comments and others that questioned Mendy's ability to shine in this type of games. Have a look at some of those comments here.
Mendy everytime he sees benzema #CHERMA pic.twitter.com/hkooaJlW5A
— cordlessmedia (@now_livestream) April 6, 2022
Mendy vs Real Madrid: pic.twitter.com/M8Q02C9VhA
— FootballFunnys (@FootballFunnnys) April 6, 2022
They called Mendy the best keeper in the world
— Trey (@UTDTrey) April 6, 2022
Chelsea fans spotted leaving the stadium after realizing Mendy was a scam pic.twitter.com/buxv3GSOCd
— Rhønnie(@djrhonniepro256) April 6, 2022
Mendy when he sees Benzema coming back in the box. pic.twitter.com/zIk04BtdY1
— K L A U S (@klaus23173) April 6, 2022