The France striker notched his crew's 1/3 aim of a assured show in Transnistria, as Real Madrid exacted revenge for their shock 2-1 loss to Sheriff in Madrid in advance this season.
The victory sends the Spanish giants returned to the pinnacle of Group D, two factors clear of 2nd-placed Inter Milan, who also certified for the last sixteen after beating Shakhtar Donetsk 2-0.
Madrid now handiest want to avoid defeat in their very last organization recreation towards Inter on the Santiago Bernabeu to finish first inside the organization.
The defeat ends Sheriff's hopes of progressing, but a memorable debut Champions League marketing campaign has already secured 1/3 location and a spot inside the Europa League knockout phase.
Benzema, who became given a one-yr suspended sentence for complicity in a bid to blackmail his former France team-mate Mathieu Valbuena on Wednesday, had an early attempt ruled out for offside.
Madrid had been dominant however struggled to find a manner through, with Rodrygo shooting tamely at domestic goalkeeper Giorgos Athanasiadis within the 18th minute.
But the away facet did forge in advance on the half-hour mark through David Alaba.
The Austrian defender's loose-kick become deflected by using the Sheriff wall and beyond the helpless Athanasiadis.
The hosts were suffering to get out in their very own half and Dani Carvajal almost introduced a 2nd for Madrid when he volleyed narrowly over the crossbar.
