“Anything is possible” – Tuhel and Kovacic for Chelsea’s UCL quarterfinals
Follow the reaction live after Chelsea were denied one of the biggest returns in the Champions League against Real Madrid, as the winner of overtime Karim Benzema arranged an exciting draw in the quarterfinals of the Champions League at the Bernabeu.
The European champions were two goals behind after last week’s 3-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge, but Mason Mount’s 15-minute strike gave the Blues the perfect start.
Antonio Rudiger then tied the tie after half-time with a header in the back, before Timo Werner’s reflected finish stunned the hosts when Chelsea took the lead.
But substitute Rodrigo responded to pull the level of Real Madrid five minutes later and impose overtime, where Karim Benzema led his country forward with another goal with a header in the draw. This means that Real Madrid will qualify for the semifinals, where they will face Manchester City or their rival Atletico. Follow the reaction of the classic quarterfinal of the Champions League below:
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Chelsea denies heroic return as Karim Benzema settles Champions League thriller
It’s not a believable night at the Bernabeu that should make Chelsea wonder exactly how they came out.
Many will rightly point to the seemingly eternal splendor of Luka Modric and Karim Benzema, who together sparked the second of the sensational returns of the relationship. Chelsea still have to look for themselves.
They won the match with a 3-0 lead at night and a 4-3 overall, just for basic negligence, to allow Real Madrid to pass with two strokes to achieve a total of 5-4 after extra time. They were all pushed to the limit. Two players surpassed. Thomas Tuchel was furious.
This feeling is certainly even deeper, given the feeling – not for the first time – that Madrid is simply not so good. It is as if they are constantly benefiting from the circumstances. They would be happy to point out that they just have players who can use all circumstances and reveal the shortcomings of each team, because there can be absolutely no doubt about Modric and Benzema.
The French star was again the winner of the match, scoring his 38th goal in the campaign in his 38th match and is the best player this season in the Champions League.
Michael Jones April 12, 2022 23:20
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Luka Modric has four assists in the Champions League this season, which is his best return in one campaign.
Since joining Real Madrid in 2012-13, only Cristiano Ronaldo has more assists in the game (20) than the Croatian (16).
Michael Jones April 12, 2022 11:17 PM
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Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric speaks to BT Sport:
Luka Modric called Real Madrid’s victory over European champions “incredible” in an interview after the match before BT Sport. “It’s amazing to describe this game.” said Modric: “We were dead to the goal we scored. Chelsea scored three goals, perhaps the first bit of luck. I can’t say we played badly. They used their chances well and scored goals. We did not give up. We continued to believe, to fight, and in the end we showed great character.
“This stadium and the fans were very useful when we lost 3-0. They continued to support us and this gave us the impetus to continue to believe.
“The manager has made great changes. They did well. Experience plays an important role in this competition and I think it helped us a little today. For me, they are the most difficult team to play. they are a healthy, physical team. We knew it would be difficult.
“In the end, we showed great character, desire and cohesion to be able to turn things around. A defeat that is very sweet. “
Michael Jones April 12, 2022 23:12
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Rüdiger speaks to BT Sport
Antonio Rüdiger from Chelsea says that his team refutes the mistakes he made in both legs, and cites these omissions in concentration as the reason for their relegation from the Champions League.
Speaking to BT Sport, he said: “The positive thing is that we did not give up. Not many teams can come here and dominate them, as we did. For both feet, if you make mistakes like we did, you will be punished. ”
Michael Jones April 12, 2022 11:06 PM
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Chelsea’s fight in the Champions League fails against Real Madrid
Karim Benzema’s penalty kick shattered Chelsea’s remarkable return when Real Madrid lost 3-2 at the Bernabeu Stadium but reached the Champions League semi-finals 5-4 overall.
The ruthless French assassin Benzema created a copy of the two goals with his head, which he scored in the first quarterfinal match at Stamford Bridge last week, where his hat-trick made Real walk in the last four.
The Champions League winner Chelsea appeared in Madrid with other ideas, however, great ideas for a memorable and unjustified return to this pulsating rematch.
Michael Jones April 12, 2022 11:02 PM
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Reaction of Nacho from Real Madrid
Real Madrid defender Nacho spoke with Movistar Plus after the match and said: “Unbelievable – another one of these nights here at the Bernabeu. Equality has become very difficult for us. It was like the game in Paris. It makes you shiver every time you experience a night like the Bernabeu.
“The important thing is that we are in the next round. True, we have a lot to improve, especially since the beginning of the match, but this is Real Madrid – we have been taught since childhood that we never give up.
“Against Paris, many people were waiting to write us off. Today again, when the match was against us, there were certainly many people who doubted us. But the DNA of this club is to last until the end. “
Michael Jones April 12, 2022 11:00 p.m.
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Carlo Ancelotti reached the top four in the Champions League for the eighth time as a manager – without a boss who has played more at this stage with Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola – who could face Real Madrid in the semi-finals this season – also at the moment. eight.
Michael Jones12 April 2022 22:55
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Real Madrid reached the semi-finals of the European Cup / Champions League for the 31st time. That’s at least 11 more than any other country.
They expect the winner of the match between Atletico Madrid and Manchester City. City took a 1-0 lead before the rematch in Madrid, which takes place tomorrow night.
Michael Jones April 12, 2022 22:53
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Real Madrid have won their last five games by knockout against the defending champions in this competition. In the previous four times, they won the trophy.
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Michael Jones12 April 2022 22:50
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