After two nights of thrilling action, the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League campaign has its four semi-finalists confirmed. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured their spot in the final four with a 4-1 win over a 10-man Barcelona, resulting in a 6-4 aggregate victory. At the same time, Borussia Dortmund delivered a heroic comeback against Atletico Madrid, winning the second leg 4-2 after losing the first leg 2-1.
Arsenal failed to advance to the semi-finals after a 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich, following a 2-2 draw in the first leg. Real Madrid joined the semi-finals after a penalty shootout win over Manchester City, following a 3-3 draw on aggregate after extra time.
Among the standout performers in the quarter-finals, Marcel Sabitzer of Borussia Dortmund stood out for his goal and two assists against Atletico Madrid. Kevin De Bruyne made an impact for Manchester City with a goal against Real Madrid. Joshua Kimmich of Bayern Munich impressed with a goal and stellar performance against Arsenal. Andriy Lunin of Real Madrid made eight saves against Manchester City. Kylian Mbappe of PSG bounced back with a brace against Barcelona after a lackluster first leg.
These players showcased remarkable performances and played key roles in securing victories for their teams, ensuring they advance to the UEFA Champions League semi-finals.
