Antonio Rudiger strikes decisive spot-kick to enact revenge
The race for the coveted fifth Champions League race is going down to the wire between the Premier League and Bundesliga. A string of surprising results involving both England and German teams have turned the situation on its head, and leaves the Bundesliga in pole position. Borussia Dortmund's comeback victory over Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night in the Champions League went against expectations, following Liverpool’s shock loss to Atalanta last week in the Europa League, and put Germany in the driving seat ahead of Wednesday's games.
Real Madrid exacted revenge on Manchester City to reach the Champions League semi-finals 4-3 on penalties after withstanding a barrage at the Etihad on Wednesday.City also edged a semi-final first leg thriller 4-3 on home soil two years ago only to be stunned by a late Madrid fightback in the return leg.