Then there were eight. Europe’s premier football club competition is at the last-eight stage and there are some interesting fixtures to look forward to over the two legs.
The most unpredictable and intriguing fixture of the Uefa Champions League quarterfinals will see current holders Chelsea take on record European champions Real Madrid.
derby. The Blaugrana, who have risen from the dead since retired Spanish midfield icon Xavi Hernandez took over the coaching reins from Ronald Koeman, walloped their nemeses 4-0. Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel, speaking in the aftermath of that stinging loss to Brentford, stated that his side would not dwell on it. Prior to the defeat, the Blues had won five games on the trot and Tuchel hinted that’s where their focus would be as they prepare for Los Blancos.
“Manchester United had different characteristics than City, more direct, quicker. City are more positional, in all areas they manage things well. We’ll have to improve and be better in the good things we did two weeks ago. What I like most about City is the effort they make to win the ball back. That’s the work ethic every coach wants,” the Atletico manager said.
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