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Champions League Quarterfinals Goals - April 13, 2016

The final day of the Champions League quarterfinals kicked off today with Barcelona playing away at Atletico Madrid and Benfica hosting Bayern Munich. Barcelona were ahead 2-1 on aggregate heading into the match, but Madrid scored in the 36th minute to go ahead on aggregate due to the away goal tie-breaker.

Griezmann headed home a cross after Jordi Alba could not fully clear the ball. The Frenchman would add a penalty to take a 3-2 aggregate lead in the 88th minute after a handball by Andres Iniesta. The final score was 2-0. 

These Stats Show Just How Good Cristiano Ronaldo Was Against Wolfsburg

Real Madrid and Cristiano Ronaldo had the dream night they were hoping for in Estadio Santiago Bernabéu Tuesday, but the comeback against Wolfsburg iwas even more special than first thought.

Last time the Merengues were able to turn the score in their favor from a similar situation was with Zinedine Zidane on the field. The season was 2001/02 and, in they end, they defeated Leverkusen in the Champions League final with an unforgettable goal from now-manager Zizou.

Neymar's Salary Is Less Than Gerald Wallace's

Neymar is rich. This much is not in doubt, but just how rich is he? Well, his contract leaked this week thanks to Football Leaks, we have an answer, in the form of his much-discussed Barcelona contract/transfer agreement.

According to the contract, Neymar's base salary is €5 million, which sounds like a lot. It is compared to a normal person, but not really compared to an athlete playing one of the major American sports.

Real Madrid Looked Like They Were Done. Cristiano Ronaldo Made Sure They Weren't

Sometimes we forget just how good Cristiano Ronaldo is. For example, after Wolfsburg's 2-0 win against Real Madrid last week in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals, we forgot how good Cristiano is. 

Just how good is he?

Barcelona Are Out Of Form. Messi’s Message Makes You Believe That Will Change.

Messi posted a message to his facebook followers in the lead up to FC Barcelona’s second leg against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Messi’s Barcelona lead the match-up by 2-1, but have not won in La Liga in their last three matches, the longest such streak in the era of current manager Luis Enrique. Barcelona look mortal, or as mortal as possible, for the first time a a while, but Messi’s message gives Barcelona fans reason to remain confident. 

Chicharito and Marco Fabian Face Off In A "Mexican Skype Duel"

Childhood friends Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez and Marco Fabian had a so-called Mexican Skype Duel, courtesy of the Bundesliga's official YouTube account. Hernandez and Fabian grew up in the Chivas Guadalajara youth system together, and have been reunited this season in the Bundesliga, at Bayer Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt respectively. 

Champions League Quarterfinals Goals - April 12, 2016

It has been a week and we miss Champions League very much. Thankfully, the second leg of the quarterfinals kicked off today with Real Madrid hosting Wolfsburg and PSG traveling to Manchester. With Real Madrid down, 2 - 0 to Wolfsburg, it was time for Cristiano Ronaldo. The superstar scored two goals in two minutes and completed his hat trick in the 77th minute to give Real Madrid the 3 - 2 lead on aggregate. Ronaldo scored in the 15th and 17th minutes in a stunning turn of events. Just like that, Madrid was tied with Wolfsburg and had all the momentum.

Zlatan Likes Interviewing Himself So Much He Did It Again

Zlatan Ibrahimovic just can't get enough of playing journalist.

The PSG striker interviewed himself on Instagram before the first leg of the Champions League tie between PSG and Manchester City, and he liked the idea so much he did it again this week.

It's Official: Chicharito Is Having The Best Season Of His Career

It's not exactly a secret that Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez has been having a great year for Bayer Leverkusen, but even we didn't realize he was having by far his best season ever. 

He has 25 goals already this season, which is the most he has ever scored in his club career. He kept it going against Cologne this weekend:

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