UCL Q/F News: Real Madrid qualify for semifinals, 3-1 on aggregate

Real Madrid qualify for semi-finals: Real Madrid played out a goalless draw against Liverpool and qualified 3-1 on aggregate to the semi-finals of the Champions League.

It was always going to be a tough comeback to complete and Liverpool could not prevail this time around.

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Real Madrid’s sturdy and solid defensive temperament was right on queue as they managed to hold off the Reds and prevail.

Liverpool could have opened the scoring in the 2^nd minute through Salah, but a straight shot at Courtois did not help his cause.

Milner called Courtois into action once again as the Belgian got a strong hand to tip the Englishman’s curling shot wide.

Salah and Wijnaldum had clear chances at the stroke of half time but fired over from good positions.

Kabak’s strong interception against Benzema’s pass sent the ball against the post to keep Real Madrid interested.

In the second half, Liverpool continued their attacking play and did not hold back.

Courtois had another easy save off Firmino in the 46^th minute to make as he was untroubled.

Allison denied Kroos from scoring with a smothering save in the 66th minute.

Real Madrid ensured no space for Liverpool’s strikers to make clear cut efforts on goal as they defended with desire.

Benzema could have sealed the match in the 81^st minute with his header but could not direct in on goal.

As the minutes passed, Liverpool’s shoulders began to drop and eventually the full-time whistle blew confirming the end.

Real Madrid play Chelsea in the semi-finals in what is expected to be a thriller.