Benzema hat-trick gives Real Madrid upper hand on Chelsea

Chelsea must overturn a two-goal deficit at Real Madrid to salvage their Champions League defence after Karim Benzema’s hat-trick secured a 3-1 quarter-final first-leg victory over the error-strewn holders at Stamford Bridge. Benzema dispatched two exquisite headers in three first-half minutes at a rain-drenched Stamford Bridge as Madrid set about avenging last season’s semi-final defeat

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Danjuma gives Villarreal slender advantage over Bayern

Villarreal will take a one goal advantage to Munich as Arnaut Danjuma’s early goal helped the Yellow Submarine pull off a memorable first leg win over Bundesliga giants Bayern. The Spaniards could have had at least another goal but Bayern have work to do if they are to progress.

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De Bruyne gives City the edge over Atletico

Kevin de Bruyne’s second-half goal gave Manchester City victory as they overcame Atletico Madrid’s typically fierce resistance in their Champions League quarter-final first leg at Etihad Stadium. Diego Simeone’s side performed with their trademark defensive discipline, restricting City to very few opportunities until De Bruyne pounced to make the breakthrough with 20 minutes left.

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Liverpool in control with away win to Benfica

Liverpool will take a two-goal lead into the Champions League quarter-final second leg at Anfield after earning an important victory over Benfica in Lisbon. The Reds raced into a two goal lead but wobbled when Darwin Núñez halved the deficit but a late Luis Diaz goal could be crucial.

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Foden fires City past Dortmund and into the semis

Manchester City reached the semi-finals of the Champions League for the first time under Pep Guardiola after beating Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in Germany, winning the tie 4-2 on aggregate. Jude Bellingham gave the hosts the lead before City responded through Riyad Mahrez and Phil Foden.

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