Watch live the reaction after Chelsea’s denial of one of the big returns of the Champions League against Real Madrid, as the winner of overtime Karim Benzema arranged an exciting match in the quarterfinals of the Champions League at the Bernabeu. The European champions lost two goals after losing 3-1 last week at Stamford Bridge, but Mason Mount’s 15-minute strike gave the Blues the perfect start. Antonio Rudiger then equalized after the half with a header on the back post, before Timo Werner’s misplaced finish surprised the home side as Chelsea took the lead. But substitute Rodrigo responded to equalize Real Madrid five minutes later and force the overtime, where Karim Benzema put his team ahead with another goal with a header in the tie. It means that Real Madrid will qualify for the semifinals, where they will face either Manchester City or Atletico. Follow the reaction to a classic Champions League quarterfinal below:
Real Madrid vs Chelsea
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Chelsea deny heroic return as Karim Benzema solves Champions League thriller
An almost unbelievable night at the Burnaby, which should make Chelsea wonder exactly how he left. Many will rightly point to the seemingly eternal grandeur of Luka Modric and Karim Benzema, who together created the second of the impressive returns of this tie. Chelsea must only look at itself. They won the game, 3-0 at night and 4-3 overall, only due to a basic sloppiness that allowed Real Madrid to go through with two hits to make it 5-4 overall after extra time. Everyone had reached the extremes. Two players overcame. Thomas Tuchel was angry. This feeling is definitely even deeper, given the feeling – not for the first time – that Madrid just is not so good. It is as if they are constantly favored by the circumstances. They would like to point out happily that they just have the players to take advantage of every opportunity and expose the flaws of any team, because there is absolutely no doubt about Modric and Benzema. The French star was again the winner of the match, scoring his 38th goal of the season in his 38th match and is the outstanding player this season in the Champions League. Michael Jones 12 April 2022 23:20 1649801836
Real Madrid 2 – 3 Chelsea (5-4 Aug.)
Luka Modric has four assists in the Champions League this season, his best return in just one season. Since joining Real Madrid in 2012-13, only Cristiano Ronaldo has more assists in the tournament (20) than the Croatian (16). Michael Jones April 12, 2022 11:17 PM 1649801596
Real Madrid 2 – 3 Chelsea (5-4 Aug.)
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Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric speaks to BT Sport:
Luka Modric calls “Real” the victory of Real Madrid over the European champions in his interview after the match at BT Sport. “Incredible to describe this game.” said Montrich, “We were dead until the goal we scored. Chelsea scored three goals, perhaps the first bit lucky from a diversion. I can not say that we played badly. They made good use of their opportunities and scored goals. We did not give up. We continued to believe, we fought and in the end we showed a huge character. “This stadium and the fans helped us a lot when we lost 3-0. They continued to support us and gave us the impetus to continue to believe. “The coach made big changes. They did well. In this race, experience plays an important role and I think that today it helped us a little. For me it is the most difficult team to play. is a tough, natural team. We knew it would be difficult. “In the end we showed great character, desire and camaraderie to be able to overthrow it. A defeat that is very sweet “. Michael Jones 12 April 2022 23:12 1649801218
Rudiger speaking to BT Sport
Chelsea’s Antonio Rudiger says his side are ruining the mistakes he made on both sides and pointing to these concentration errors as the reason why he was eliminated from the Champions League. Speaking to BT Sport, he said: “The good thing is that we did not give up. Not many teams can come here and dominate them, as we did. In both cases, if you make the mistakes we made, you will be punished. “ Michael Jones 12 April 2022 23:06 1649800943
Chelsea’s match in the Champions League lags behind Real Madrid
Karim Benzema’s penalty head shattered Chelsea’s remarkable comeback as Real Madrid lost 3-2 at the Bernabeu Stadium, but reached the Champions League semi-finals 5-4 overall. France’s rogue striker Benzema made a copy of the two headers he scored in last week’s first leg of the quarter-finals at Stamford Bridge, where his hat-trick made Real wait to walk the last four. Champions League winners Chelsea showed up in Madrid with other ideas, however, big ideas in reality, an unforgettable one and defying the chances of returning to this pulsating second game. Michael Jones 12 April 2022 23:02 1649800813
Reaction from Nacho of Real Madrid
Real Madrid defender Nacho spoke to Movistar Plus after the match and said: “Unbelievable – one more of these nights here at the Bernabéu. Our draw became very difficult. It was similar to the Paris game. It surprises you every time you experience such a night at the Bernabéu. “The important thing is that we are in the next round. It is true that we have a lot to improve, especially from the beginning of the game, but this is Real Madrid – they teach us from a young age that you never give up. “Against Paris, many were waiting to delete us. Today, again, with the game going against us, there were certainly many who challenged us. “But the DNA of this club is to keep going until the end.” Michael Jones 12 April 2022 23:00 1649800518
Real Madrid 2 – 3 Chelsea (5-4 Aug.)
Carlo Ancelotti has reached the last four of the Champions League for the eighth time as coach – without any bosses having made more appearances at that stage with Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola – who could face Real Madrid in the semi-finals of the season – also right now at eight. Michael Jones 12 April 2022 22:55 1649800380
Real Madrid 2 – 3 Chelsea (5-4 Aug.)
Real Madrid reached the semifinals of the European Cup / Champions League for the 31st time. This is at least 11 more than any other side. They are waiting for the winner of the draw between Atletico Madrid and Manchester City. City prevailed 1-0 in view of the second match in Madrid that will take place tomorrow night. Michael Jones April 12, 2022 10:53 PM 1649800202
Real Madrid 2 – 3 Chelsea (5-4 Aug)
Real Madrid have now won their last five knockout draws against the defending champions in this tournament. In the previous four cases they continued to claim the trophy. (Getty Images) Michael Jones 12 April 2022 22:50
