Lunin: Madrid's Unstoppable Wall

Real Madrid's net guardian, Andriy Lunin, was the hero with two penalty saves to shun Manchester City. Just 180 minutes away from claiming Real's 15th UCL title, his heroics included a crucial save from Mateo Kovacic. Eight saves, six from close range, he's the Ukranian pride pushing Real into the semis.

Kimmich's Redemption Arc

Joshua Kimmich from Bayern Munich silenced critics, reclaiming his glory against Arsenal. A match-winning header and a defense masterclass laid waste to Arsenal's frontline. Kimmich's moment of brilliance marked the 31st goal of the UCL quarters, a new high for this stage of the tourney. Farewell, away goals rule—it's the Kimmich show now!

Midfield Dominance: Goretzka and Sabitzer Shine

Leon Goretzka's display was pure class—a dominant midfield force surpassing Declan Rice. Is this his Bavarian swan song before departure? Meanwhile, Marcel Sabitzer powered Dortmund past Atlético, his performance a total contrast to his time at Man Utd. A goal scoring midfielder that had fans wish he'd never left.

PSG's Vitinha and Dembélé: The Unstoppables

Vitinha is back, and with another stellar performance for PSG, his booming shot securing a commanding lead against Barcelona. Ousmane Dembélé followed suit, haunting his old club with a game-deciding goal and leaving Barça's defense in shambles. The tale of two who proved sometimes leaving is the way to greatness.

Editor: Emilia Morozova