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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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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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 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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Ireland secured their first Triple Crown title since 2018 and kept the pressure on France with a 26-5 win over Scotland at the Aviva Stadium. Ireland left it late to secure a bonus point win but the result means France must avoid defeat to England if they are to become Six Nations Champions.
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