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„Villarreal“ presented a serious surprise in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. For the second time in their club's history, the players of „Villarreal“ reached the semifinals of the Champions League by playing the second match against „Bayern“ 1:1, winning the overall series 2:1. Speaking of the match, Munich's „Bayern“ started with initiative, but did not create many opportunities. In the first half, perhaps the best chance was for Thomas Muller, whose header from 10 meters flew straight into the goalkeeper's hands. During the half, Robert Lewandowski could have been sent off, as he roughly fouled against Raul Albiol after receiving his first yellow card. „Villarreal“ looked dangerous during the half, whenever they got the opportunity to make a quick counterattack. Danjuma Arnaut and Gerard Moreno struck dangerously towards the „Bayern“ goal. The second half started well for the „Bayern“ team. Initially, the team's center-back Dayot Upamecano had a great opportunity to score, but his shot missed the goal. Active play at the beginning of the half bore fruit. After a few minutes, Robert Lewandowski made a mark, taking advantage of defensive mistakes by „Villarreal“. During the goal, the ball was passed to opponents by Dani Parejo, and the unusually far out of goal Geronimo Rulli gave the advantage to the „Bayern“ forward. After the goal by the Pole, the „Bavarai“ immediately tried to find a second goal and break through the series, but failed to do so. At the end of regular time, the pace of the game slowed down slightly. The decisive blow for the „Bayern“ team was delivered by „Villarreal“. Following a counterattack and a precise pass from G. Moreno, Samuel Chukwueze scored, who entered the field only after the substitution. In the semifinals, Unai Emery's players will face the winner of the „Liverpool“ - „Benfica“ pair, with the first match won by the English club 3:1.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭. 𝐀. 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭.🤯 Substitute Chukwueze sends Villarreal to semi-finals for the second time in their history😮 Substitute Rodrygo forces extra time in Madrid; Mount, Rüdiger & Werner net for Chelsea😎 Best moment? #UCL
Nothing happens by accident in football.▪️ Unai Emery turns down enormous proposal from Newcastle.▪️ Top signings like Danjuma make the difference.▪️ Smart signings like Capoue (€2m!) & Lo Celso.▪️ Pau Torres refuses Tottenham for his UCL dream. Congrats, #Villarreal 🟡🎩
„Unai Emery has built a really good team. They have players that make the difference, like Danjuma, and have made smart signings like Capoue and Lo Celso for very little money. Pau Torres has also refused offers to go to Tottenham and decided to stay at Villarreal to chase his Champions League dream,"
