The UEFA Champions League already knows its semi-finalists and Athletistic has prepared a special for you with the main highlights of the quarter-finals
MUNICH BAYERN 1 X 1 VILLARREAL
Perhaps the most surprising result came out of this duel! For those who expected a rout of the Bayern Munchenthe result was disappointing, as the team stopped in the excellent defense mounted by Villareal. The Bavarians even opened the scoring, but saw Chukwueze draw after a beautiful assist from Dani Parejo and classify the Spaniards, who had won the first game, 1-0.
Match highlights: Villarreal team, which reached the Champions League semi-final for the second time in its history.
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REAL MADRID 2 X 3 CHELSEA
THE Real Madrid secured the spot for the semifinals even losing the return game Chelsea, at home, by 3 to 2. The merengue team built a comfortable advantage in the first confrontation, when they won by 3 to 1, which allowed them to lose by up to two goals difference that still won the classification.
Playing away from home, Chelsea was brave and went after the Spaniards. The Blues even opened 3-0 and were close to the classification, but saw rodrygo score at the end and take the decision to overtime, where Benzema would end up saving Real Madrid from an embarrassment at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Match highlights: Chelsea’s stance away from home; assistance from Modric for Rodrygo’s goal; Benzema, who scored four goals in both games; and Courtois, who made excellent defenses and prevented the English from expanding their advantage.
ATHLETIC DE MADRID 0 X 0 MANCHESTER CITY
The zero score does not portray what the game was like at Wanda Metropolitano. The first half was dominated by City, who, even with the advantage built in the first confrontation, where they won 1-0, went up and ended up with 70% possession of the ball. However, in the second half, Atleti returned with a different attitude and pressured the visitors from start to finish, deserving the equalizing goal, which did not come.
Match highlights: posture of Madrid’s athletic in the second half; Atleti fans, who continued singing even after elimination; and Ederson, who made great saves at the end and saved the Manchester team.
That celebration of those who are alive in 3 ⃣ competitions! 🙌
🔷 #MCFCPortuguese | https://t.co/JIQNttxQCnpic.twitter.com/ZNL2MQCxtH
— Manchester City (@ManCityPT) April 13, 2022
LIVERPOOL 3 X 3 BENFICA
Of the teams seeking a spot in the semifinals, the Liverpool he was in the most comfortable situation in the return game. After winning by 3 to 1, away from home, the team still opened the scoring and got three goals ahead of the Benfica. Gonçalo Ramos discounted for the Portuguese, but firmino scored twice and put the English in the semifinals. At the end, Yaremchuk and Darwin Núñez they still managed to get a tie, which was no use.
Highlights of the match: Konaté, who opened the scoring in both games; Firmino, who scored two goals and put the Reds on one foot in the standings; and Darwin Núñez, who scored in the first leg and scored three goals in the return (even though two of them were offside).
Two assists for the Greek Scouser tonight 👏 pic.twitter.com/SyHX6UBZJB
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 13, 2022
Source: sportbuzz
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