Chelsea v Borussia Dortmund in Champions League: What they said

Dortmund’s Emre Can, left, challenges Chelsea’s Joao Felix during the Champions League round of 16 second leg soccer match between Chelsea FC and Borussia Dortmund at Stamford Bridge, London, Tuesday March 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Key quotes after Chelsea beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday, clinching a place in the quarter-finals with a 2-1 aggregate success:

“The last two weeks were hard for us because we lost a lot of games. We had to show a lot of character today. The Champions League is the last competition we can win. We showed that we want to win this competition again.”

— Chelsea forward Kai Havertz, who scored his side’s decisive second goal from the penalty spot.

“I don’t know what I was thinking (when his first penalty hit the post) but the referee let me retake it. I tried to wait and look at the keeper and the second one was a bit easier. I was a bit nervous but I scored. ”

— Havertz on his emotional rollercoaster before each penalty.

“I’ve seen Kai shoot penalties so often in training. I was always confident in him even though he missed the first one. I knew he was going to put it in the back of the net.”

— Raheem Sterling, who netted Chelsea’s opening goal, on Havertz missing his first penalty and then scoring after it was retaken.

“Obviously we have confidence in Kai. I wasn’t watching it but was delighted when I heard the roar. Taking penalties is not for me, so I am in awe of anybody who does.”

— Chelsea boss Graham Potter on why couldn’t watch Havertz retake his penalty.

“There was a fantastic feeling in the dressing room. We have been through a tough period and this competition means a lot for us. We wanted to progress and get into the last