In the first leg of the European “Champions League” (UEFA) quarterfinals, Karim Benzema scored another hat-trick in Real Madrid’s 3–1 victory over Chelsea F.C., at Stamford Bridge, London on April 6. Frenchman Benzema, repeated his three-goal performance from Madrid’s elimination of Paris Saint Germain in the second leg 3–1 (3–2 aggregate) on March 9. Benzema has scored 42 goals in his last 42 games, 13 in his last seven, and 10 in his last four; he is the fourth player ever to score back-to-back Champions League hat-tricks. Benzema sits fourth in all-time goals in Champion’s League competition with 82; he trails former teammate Christiano Ronaldo (140), Lionel Messi (125) formerly of Barcelona, and Robert Lewandowski of Bayern Munich (85). “He (Benzema) gets better every day, like wine,” said the Madrid manager (coach) Carlo Ancelotti. “Every day he becomes an even better leader, and feels more how important he is for the team, and …