Antonio Rudiger lost it after full-time whistle vs Real Madrid - Rio Ferdinand loved to see it
Antonio Rudiger’s emotions got the better of him after his Chelsea side were knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid on Tuesday night.
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Carlo Ancelotti: ‘Magic’ of the Bernabeu helped Real Madrid ‘never surrender’ against Chelsea in Champions League
Carlo Ancelotti saluted the “magic” of the Bernabeu after Real Madrid swerved a damaging Champions League exit to Chelsea with a thrilling recovery. With 10 minutes left on the clock, Chelsea led 3-0 on the night – and 4-3 on aggregate – after blowing the runaway Liga leaders away on their own patch. Ad/> But Rodrygo volleyed home Luka Modric’s majestic pass to send the tie into extra time before first-leg hero Karim Benzema completed a crazy night by heading home the winner.
Thomas Tuchel slams referee’s behaviour with Carlo Ancelotti after Chelsea lost to Real Madrid
Thomas Tuchel slammed referee Szymon Marciniak for “smiling and laughing” with Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti after his Chelsea side were knocked out of the Champions League on Tuesday night.
Watch: Luka Modric Delivers "Perfect Assist" To Rodrygo For Real Madrid vs Chelsea In Champions League
Real Madrid's most experienced stars came to the party as they overcame a tough challenge vs Chelsea to qualify for the semi-finals of the Champions League with a 5-4 aggregate win over the two legs played. While Karim Benzema hit a late winner to cement his side a place in the last four state, midfielder Luka Modric wasn't far behind as he assisted Rodrygo brilliantly for their team's opening goal of the night. Having gone down 1-3 in the first leg at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea took a commanding 3-0 lead and looked comfortable towards securing a semi-finals place. However, Rodrygo's inch-perfect finish to Modric's genius assist helped Real Madrid stretch the game to extra-time, where Benzema sealed victory in the 96th minute.
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel slams referee’s behaviour after final whistle v Real Madrid
Thomas Tuchel slammed referee Szymon Marciniak for “smiling and laughing” with Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti after his Chelsea side were knocked out of the Champions League on Tuesday night.
Extra time agony for Chelsea as Real Madrid reach Champions League semi-finals
Luka Modric turned the tie and Karim Benzema settled it as Real Madrid held off a sensational fightback from Chelsea on Tuesday to win an enthralling Champions League quarter-final 5-4 on aggregate.
Champions League: Real Madrid beat Chelsea in extra time to reach semi-finals
Luka Modric turned the tie and Karim Benzema settled it as Real Madrid held off a sensational fightback from Chelsea on Tuesday to win an enthralling Champions League quarter-final 5-4 on aggregate. Chelsea wiped out Madrid's 3-1 lead from the first leg in stunning fashion at the Santiago Bernabeu as Mason Mount, Antonio Rudiger and Timo Werner put Europe's reigning champions on the brink of a incredible victory. But the 36-year-old Modric intervened with another moment of genius to add to the very best of his glittering career, a sumptuous pass with the outside of his right foot setting up Rodrygo to volley in and sending a nerve-shredding contest into extra time. After scoring a hat-trick at Stamford Bridge, Benzema then stepped forward to claim the winner, the Frenchman capitalising on a Rudiger slip to head in, a 3-2 defeat enough to see Madrid into the semi-finals.
Champions League: Karim Benzema Sinks Brave Chelsea In Extra Time As Real Madrid Reach Semifinals
Luka Modric turned the tie and Karim Benzema settled it as Real Madrid held off a sensational fightback from Chelsea on Tuesday to win an enthralling Champions League quarter-final 5-4 on aggregate. Chelsea wiped out Madrid's 3-1 lead from the first leg in stunning fashion at the Santiago Bernabeu as Mason Mount, Antonio Rudiger and Timo Werner put Europe's reigning champions on the brink of an incredible victory. But the 36-year-old Modric intervened with another moment of genius to add to the very best of his glittering career, a sumptuous pass with the outside of his right foot setting up Rodrygo to volley in and sending a nerve-shredding contest into extra time.