Benzema ET winner breaks Chelsea hearts after epic comeback
Karim Benzema was Chelsea's tormentor once again as his extra-time header earned Real Madrid a spot in the Champions League semi-finals with a 5-4 aggregate victory.
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Champions League: Real Madrid knock out title holders Chelsea to reach semi-finals
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.
Karim Benzema breaks Chelsea hearts as Real Madrid edge blockbuster in extra-time to reach semi-finals
There’s a reason why football appeals to some of the worst people in the world – the world has nothing else remotely like it – and this sensational match, one in which both sides made incredible comebacks, illustrated that precisely. At the end of it, though, it was Real Madrid who went through to play Atletico Madrid or Manchester City; somehow, football was both the winner and the loser.
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel facing key midfield dilemma for Real Madrid tie in bid to shackle magic Luka Modric
Ralf Rangnick: Booing of Harry Maguire 'difficult to understand'
Thomas Tuchel told key Timo Werner role for Chelsea's Champions League clash with Real Madrid
Mikel Arteta explains his decision to play Granit Xhaka at left-back against Brighton
Trossard one of three wingers lined up as Newcastle’s ASM replacement
Newcastle are interested in Brighton winger Leandro Trossard as they prepare to sell Allan Saint-Maximin, according to reports.
Chelsea sale: UK government releases statement amid reports on bidders to take over club
The Department of Culture, Media and Sport have refuted claims that they are happy with the four remaining contenders hoping to buy Chelsea, citing that they have no role in selecting a preferred bidder in the process. Groups led by Todd Boehly, the Ricketts family, Martin Broughton and Stephen Pagliuca all remain in contention to takeover the club from Roman Abramovich with a first choice expected to emerge this week.
Modric can play into his 40s, says Kovacic
Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic has backed Real Madrid star Luka Modric is play into his 40s after a sparkling display against the Blues in the Champions League.