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3 Key Players in Madrid’s Qualification to the Champions League Semifinals

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real Madrid managed to advance to the semifinals Champions League. There are three players who are said to be the key to El Real’s victory.

When competing at the Santiago Bernabeu, Wednesday (13/4/2022) early morning WIB, Madrid lost with a final score of 2-3. In that match, El Real lost three goals first.

As a result, Carlo Ancelotti’s team is in a tight position. Bagging a 3-1 aggregate advantage from the first leg of the quarterfinals, Los Blancos actually turned out to be one goal behind.

Mason Mount, Antonio Ruediger and Timo Werner to score Madrid. The match finally went to extra time after Rodrygo completed a superb pass from Luka Modric in the 80th minute.

Madrid’s qualification was determined by a goal from Karim Benzema in the 96th minute. He headed a pass from Vinicius Junior.

Modric and Benzema deserve to be called the decisive victory for Madrid with donations and assists. Meanwhile, Madrid goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, also deserves to be called a key because he was able to make as many as four saves throughout the match. Former England goalkeeper, Robert Green, praised the three players.

“Chelsea invested a lot in this match. Tuchel said we had to try hard and they did. They gave heart and soul to this game,” Green said as reported by the BBC.

“Real Madrid looked lost. They looked like they didn’t have a clue like they lacked confidence. But they have players who can produce moments. Today it was Modric, Courtois and Benzema,” he added.

Madrid currently waiting for opponents in the Champions League semifinals. the team from the Spanish capital is waiting for the winner between Atletico Madrid and Manchester City.

(cas/adp)

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