After the match at Santiago Bernabeu, it was confirmed that Luka Modric was seen talking to Hakim Ziyech.Chelsea will now shift their focus to the English Premier League, as they aim for a top four finish this season.Real Madrid put on a show against Chelsea in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final match. Real Madrid defeated Chelsea 3-1 in the first leg and were considered the favorite to advance to the semi-finals between the two teams. Real Madrid struggled to stay composed in the first half of the game, falling behind to Mason Mount's goal in the 15th minute.Chelsea came out firing in the second half, and Antonio Rudiger equalized in the 51st minute. Chelsea applied pressure to Real Madrid's defense after a goal was ruled out for hand ball by the VAR. Chelsea made it 3-0 in the 78th minute when Timo Werner dribbled past a few Real Madrid defenders. Rodrygo came off the bench to score a spectacular goal in the 82nd minute to give Real Madrid a one-goal lead.The game went into extra time as both teams competed for a spot in the prestigious competition's semi-finals. Real Madrid qualified on aggregate after Karim Benzema scored the second goal in the 95th minute (5-4).Luka Modric heaped praise on Chelsea's team as the hardest team they have faced this season.

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