This player was just two goals away from Ronaldo's record

Missed the record by just 2 goals.

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Karim Benzema was about to break Cristiano Ronaldo's record for most goals in Champions League in one season.

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Karim Benzema finished as the Champions League's top scorer with 15 including 10 in the knockout rounds

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Cristiano Ronaldo currently owns the record for most goals in Champions League in one season with 17 goals in the 2013-14 season

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Benzema's goal in the finals was flagged offside by VAR

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