Madrid: A brace by Christiano Ronaldo helped Real Madrid thrash APOEL Nicosia 5-2 to qualify for the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League on an 8-2 aggregate here at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday
Ronaldo’s brace saw him notch up his 49th goal of the season. Others players who found their name on the scorers list for Madrid are Kaka who scored from a long range, Jose Callejon and Angel di Maria who lobbed one home.
Meanwhile goals by Frank Lampard and Raul Mareiles helped Chelsea pick up a 2-1 victory of over Benfica and set up a semifinals clash against Barcelona by the virtue of their 3-1 victory.
By Indian Sports News Network
