Real Madrid: The perfect angle of Luka Modric's assist vs Chelsea
Luka Modric saved Real Madrid’s Champions League campaign with one majestic flick of his right boot.
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Cristiano Ronaldo or Ricardo Quaresma: Who had the superior ‘football ability’?
Luka Modric was at his magical best in the Champions League on Tuesday night as Real Madrid edged past Chelsea in a dramatic quarter-final clash at the Bernabeu.
Karim Benzema requested Reece James’ shirt after Real Madrid knocked Chelsea out of the Champions League
Even Karim Benzema recognised Reece James’ impressive performance at the Bernabeu as the Real Madrid striker went out of his way to swap shirts with the Chelsea defender after their thrilling Champions League clash on Tuesday evening.
Barcelona must give up La Liga ambitions to focus on Europa League success to build team for next season
Barcelona can't be sure that they will beat Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday night — but now is the time for them to give up on chasing La Liga. It is a credit to new manager Xavi Hernandez and his resurgent squad that this even became a consideration. Well off the pace when he returned from Qatar to take over, with problems mounting on and off the pitch, they have nevertheless kept the title mathematically in play.
Thibaut Courtois responds to claims Real Madrid got "lucky" vs Chelsea
Steven Gerrard admits that slip will 'always hurt'
Tuchel ‘proud’ of Chelsea despite Champions League heartbreak
Chelsea’s German coach Thomas Tuchel reacts during the UEFA Champions League quarter final second leg football match between Real Madrid CF and Chelsea FC at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on April 12, 2022. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP)
Tuchel and Chelsea nearly pulled off a miracle at Bernabeu but future looks less clear
Antonio Rudiger stood with head in hands, looking at the celebrating Real Madrid fans and players in the Bernabeu. An epic Champions League tie had revolved around plenty of players, but him more than most. He had scored Chelsea’s second goal of an improbably superb comeback in Spain, but lost his footing when Karim Benzema delivered the ultimately decisive goal.
Tuchel 'proud' of Chelsea despite Champions League heartbreak
LONDON: Thomas Tuchel hailed his "special team" after Chelsea's reign as European champions came to an agonising end, with his task now to lift his players for a crucial FA Cup semi-final this weekend.