UCL: A memorable night full of drama

Two Spanish sides progressed in the Champions League after an epic night full of drama

Real Madrid 2 - 3 Chelsea (Agg 5-4)

Chelsea's reign as champions of Europe came to an end despite beating Real Madrid on a night of high drama and tension at the Bernabeu Stadium.

Mason Mount's finish and Antonio Rudiger's header had wiped out Real's 3-1 first-leg advantage. This brought the quarter-final tie level in Spain's capital.

Thomas Tuchel's side were outstanding throughout and Timo Werner's clever finish from an angle put them ahead for the first time on aggregate. They were within sight of a place in the semi-finals.

However, substitute Rodrygo - after a stunning pass by Luka Modric - forced extra time with a volleyed finish before Karim Benzema headed the decisive goal in the 96th minute to send Real through 5-4 on aggregate.

This was the reaction of the Chelsea manager

Bayern Munich 1 - 1 Villarreal

Villarreal silenced a passionate Bayern Munich crowd to reach the Champions League semi-finals.

Unai Emery masterminded a 1-0 first-leg win in Spain, but a dominant Bayern looked seemingly in control once Robert Lewandowski broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute at the Allianz Arena.

However, with just his side's second shot on target across both legs, Chukwueze levelled on the break in the 88th minute to give Villarreal the lead on aggregate. This gave them an historic victory against the six-time European champions.

What a night! 

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