Real Madrid 2 Chelsea 3 LIVE REACTION: Benzema’s extra-time goal sends Real to semis after heroic Blues effort – updates

That’s all from the Bernabeu

It’s the end of a truly remarkable night in Madrid where two sides have given their all, showed spirit and skill, and given the watching world an absolute treat in the Champions League.

Only one club could advance to the semi-finals, however, and that honour goes to Real, thanks to Karim Benzema’s header in extra-time.

It’s left us all utterly exhausted, but we’ll be ready to do it all over again tomorrow night when it’s the turn of Manchester City and Liverpool to take part in the second leg of their quarter-finals.

Until then, thanks for joining us and goodnight.

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Before we sign off at the end of an epic night of Champions League football, why not take a deep breathe and relive the drama with Mark Irwin’s match report of Real Madrid’s 5-4 after extra time victory over Chelsea.

Forget the miracle of Munich or the ten-man comeback against Barcelona in 2012, this was Chelsea’s greatest performance in Europe, a night of pure bloody brilliance from Thomas Tuchel’s heroes.

Tuchel blasts laughing ref

While Thomas Tuchel was delighted with his players, he was less impressed with the match officials.

The Chelsea boss was booked for his protests during the game, and went to let his feelings known to Szymon Marciniak at the full time whistle – only to find the Polish referee sharing a joke with Carlo Ancelotti.

I was disappointed to see the referee smiling and laughing with the opponents’ coach. I think this is the wrong time after you see a team fighting until the very last drop. I thought it was bad timing and I told him this.

Thomas Tuchel

Tuchel pays tribute to team

Thomas Tuchel was disappointed by the final outcome, but proud of his Chelsea players for the way they went about their mountainous task at the Bernabeu.

The Blues were so close to the sensational.

These are the kind of defeats that we can digest and swallow because we left nothing to regret out there. We played how we wanted to play, and showed the quality and character that this team has. We deserved to go through but it was not meant to be. We were simply unlucky.

Thomas TuchelBT Sport

Real’s Luka a Mod-el performer

Real Madrid’s 36-year-old midfielder Luka Modric picked his side up when they were 3-0 down on the night, and orchestrated their way back into the game with an outrageous assist for Rodrygo.

After the game, the Croatian praised the battling spirit of the Spanish club.

It’s unbelievable to describe this game. We were dead until the goal that we scored. We didn’t give up, we kept fighting. We scored two goals and showed huge character. The stadium and the fans were very helpful when we were losing 3-0, they kept supporting and that gave us the boost to believe that we could turn it around.

Luke ModricBT Sport

Los Blancos are semi sonic

So Real Madrid are in the semi-finals of the Champions League – again.

For the tenth time in 12 seasons, the Spanish giants take their place in the last four, and will face either their city rivals Atletico Madrid or Manchester City later this month.

Match stats from the Bernabeu

It’s been a night that numbers simply cannot do justice to.

Full time – Real Madrid 2-3 Chelsea (agg: 5-4)

The European champions are out!

The Chelsea players crash to the floor, they’ve given absolutely everything but it wasn’t quite enough.

Thomas Tuchel’s team looked to have done the extraordinary by overturning their first leg deficit to take a 3-0 lead in the Bernabeu, but having got in front, they were then beaten at their own game.

Karim Benzema’s header in extra-time was the eventual difference on an evening when European football was the real winner.

Real Madrid 2-3 Chelsea (agg: 5-4)

120. There will be three extra minutes.

Can Chelsea rescue it? Time is against them.

Real Madrid 2-3 Chelsea (agg: 5-4)

119. A glorious chance for Jorginho! He’s put it wide!

Chelsea win a corner, and send everyone up for it including goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.

The delivery is sent in the direction of the Senegalese stopper, but a defensive head gets it partially away.

However, Ziyech follows it up with a scuffed snapshot that falls for Jorginho. The Italian controls brilliantly, but then misses terribly by pulling his shot the wrong side of the post from 15 yards.

Real Madrid 2-3 Chelsea (agg: 5-4) – Carvajal yellow card

118. Another booking, this one goes to Dani Carvajal, who miscues a clearance and connects with Ziyech.

Real Madrid 2-3 Chelsea (agg: 5-4)

117. A big, big chance for Chelsea!

Moments after a Jorginho shot is blocked in the box, the visitors spring forward on the right.

A deep cross from James is inviting for Havertz, but the German completely miscues his leap and manages to put the ball wide with a combination of head and shoulder.

Real Madrid 2-3 Chelsea (agg: 5-4) – Real Madrid substitution

115. Vinicius Junior has had another impressive evening, but he won’t play the last five minutes.

On comes former Arsenal man Dani Ceballos.

Real Madrid 2-3 Chelsea (agg: 5-4)

114. Chelsea pick up two more yellow cards – but they’re not shown to any of their players on the pitch.

Both manager Thomas Tuchel and substitute Cesar Azpilicueta are cautioned by referee Szymon Marciniak, the former for protesting a throw-in going the way of Real Madrid, the latter for wrestling the ball away from Lucas Vazquez.

Real Madrid 2-3 Chelsea (agg: 5-4)

112. Almost inevitably, Real have dropped deep to allow Chelsea possession – and the whistles from the home fans have started.

This will be an incredibly long eight minutes for them, but you can bet it will pass in the blink of an eye if you’re of a Chelsea persuasion.

Real Madrid 2-3 Chelsea (agg: 5-4)

110. Courtois will be causing a few heart rates in Madrid to go through the roof with his antics.

For the second time in quick succession, the Belgian avoids the sensible to attempt something clever with a backpass, and nearly loses possession to a sliding Havertz.

Real Madrid 2-3 Chelsea (agg: 5-4) – Havertz yellow card

108. Chelsea’s Champions League final hero has picked up a caution for a sly kick at David Alaba.

Well, it’s Germany against Austria, what do you expect?

Real Madrid 2-3 Chelsea (agg: 5-4)

107. I bet Crystal Palace fans are watching on and licking their lips at how much the Chelsea players have put into this evening.

The Blues face the Eagles on Sunday in the FA Cup semi-final.

Extra-time 2nd period – Real Madrid 2-3 Chelsea (agg: 5-4)

106. This is it! Chelsea restart extra-time, and once again know what they have to do.

The Premier League side have made another two changes. Thomas Tuchel has introduced Jorginho and Atletico Madrid loanee Saul for Mateo Kovacic and Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

Extra-time half-time – Real Madrid 2-3 Chelsea (agg: 5-4)

That’s the end of the first period.

The whistling has long stopped, and it’s now the home fans making all the noise.

Fifteen minutes remain, what have Chelsea’s players got? What have Chelsea’s travelling supporters got?

Real Madrid 2-3 Chelsea (agg: 5-4)

104. The Real Madrid subs this evening have really injected energy into the home ranks, and swung the tie back in the Spanish side’s favour.

A tactical masterclass from Carlo Ancelotti?

Real Madrid 2-3 Chelsea (agg: 5-4)

103. The Chelsea players have given everything tonight, but they might now have much more in the tank.

Kovacic gets caught in midfield, and is unable to get back to recover. Real break at pace, only for Camavinga to slam over from 20 yards.

Real Madrid 2-3 Chelsea (agg: 5-4)

102. Ziyech wins the visitors a corner with his first attempt since coming on.

Once again, Chelsea dominate the set-piece in the area, but Havertz’s header is weak and straight at Courtois.

Real Madrid 2-3 Chelsea (agg: 5-4)

101. Chelsea keep on fighting, but there are some tired legs out there now.

Real Madrid 2-3 Chelsea (agg: 5-4)

99. Thomas Tuchel makes a change as a response to that Madrid goal.

Captain for the evening, N’Golo Kante, goes off, and on comes the more attacking Hakim Ziyech.