That's lovely from Reece James to wriggle free on the right and glide a cross into the box, but there's no one gambling on the ball and it runs behind.

Bayern have not been at the races yet but let's not take anything away from Villarreal's display. They've been winning the 50-50s, defending well and attacking with pace. They are well worth their lead.

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Mickey Bricks: Three years ago I tweeted on this page that Benzema was better than every Premier League centre forward and got downvoted. Three years later and it's even more true. The man is like fine wine.

It's another effort on target from the La Liga side as Eder Militao meets Toni Kroos' delivery only to head straight at Edouard Mendy.

Chelsea are looking a tad nervy now and Reece James heads behind for a corner under no pressure, he was trying to nod it back to his goalkeeper.

So two in the space of three minutes for Karim Benzema.

Those were his ninth and 10th Champions League goals of the season, setting a new season-best for goals by a Frenchman in the competition.

Karim Benzema is doing the business for Real but we are yet to see Robert Lewandowski spark into life here. The Poland striker has been kept quiet so far.

Kai Havertz drifts past Casemiro in the box and then goes to ground. He wants a penalty, but there's nothing doing for the Chelsea man.

Karen Carney
Former Chelsea midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

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Chelsea are absolutely rocked. What an unbelievable header again.

It's all about the delivery. Real have been causing issues on the flanks and Chelsea haven't dealt with it.

It's difficult because Benzema is leaning back and had to cushion it but the accuracy, wow, it's an exquisite header.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at Stamford Bridge

Karim Benzema. What a player. Two quite magnificent headers from the master striker.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is calm itself. Barely flinches other than to order his players to keep it going.

Karen Carney
Former Chelsea midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

What a team goal the first was, that was absolutely unbelievable.

In the build-up, I'm thinking look at the rotations, the movements, they are tearing Chelsea apart.

We spoke about Benzema's movement, because he comes deep like Harry Kane does, no one is picking him up when he gets into the area and what a header.

Superb challenge by Raul Albiol on Serge Gnabry right on the edge of the Villarreal box. The defender had to get that right otherwise Gnabry was in.

Great work from Jamal Musiala in the build up too with his burst of pace creating the opportunity.

Mason Mount might not be the ideal man for knocking looping balls into the box towards, but the Chelsea midfielder manages to find some space on the edge of the six-yard box and nods towards goal, thought it's easy for Thibaut Courtois.

Karen Carney
Former Chelsea midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

It's been a brilliant opening 16 or so minutes. The football has been exquisite from both teams.

Real Madrid are trying to triple down on Chelsea on the flanks but that leaves them exposed in the middle.

Really enjoying this game so far.

Spot of concern for Real Madrid, as Eder MIlitao goes down clutching his hip and will need some treatment. He'll be back on after a dose of the cold spray.

A quarter of an hour gone and this has been a really good start by Villarreal, who have a free kick in a decent position. The delivery is flicked on but the ball loops comfortable into Manuel Neuer's hands.

Josh Earl: Huge chance for Vinicius, one he might be left ruing come full-time.

Reece James gets the nod, curling one towards the far corner, but Thibaut Courtois is down well to palm it away.