Real Madrid secured their spot in the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a 3-1 victory over Schalke in the second leg of the round of 16. Having already held a commanding five-goal advantage from their 6-1 win in the first leg, Real Madrid’s qualification was never in doubt. With a comprehensive aggregate score of 9-2 over the two legs, their dominance in the tie was evident.
Looking ahead to the quarter-finals, Real Madrid defender Raphaël Varane emphasized that all the teams at this stage of the competition are formidable. He mentioned Paris Saint-Germain as a potential opponent, but noted that there are many other strong teams to contend with. The draw for the quarter-finals is scheduled for Friday.
