Real Madrid put an end to Chelsea’s aspirations of winning the Champions League this season, while also dampening their chances of participating in European competitions next year.
The Spanish team secured a well-deserved 2-0 quarter-final victory in London, extending their 2-0 lead from the first leg.
Despite a more optimistic display from the Blues, Real’s defense remained resolute, and Rodrygo’s brace in the second half sealed the tie in their favor.
Real Madrid is now expected to face Manchester City in the semi-finals, who have a commanding 3-0 lead over Bayern Munich in their quarter-final tie.
Elsewhere, AC Milan managed to hold off Napoli with a 2-1 aggregate victory, securing their first Champions League semi-final appearance in 16 years.
Despite missing an earlier penalty, Olivier Giroud scored the decisive goal after an impressive solo run by Rafael Leao.
Napoli had 23 shots on goal and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s penalty was saved, but they only managed to breach the visiting defence in the 93rd minute when Victor Osimhen headed in.
However, it was too late as the Rossoneri emerged victorious.
Milan has earned a spot in the Champions League semi-finals, where they will face either their rivals Inter or Benfica.