Javier Hernandez scored a late winner as Real Madrid edged past 10-man Atletico Madrid 1-0 to secure their place in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals.
The on-loan striker from Manchester United tapped in from close range as the hosts constantly pressed for the all-important winner, after Diego Simeone’s men had Arda Turan sent off for a second yellow card with 13 minutes remaining.
The goal was Hernandez’s first UCL goal in 895 days, going back to his time with United in the 2012-13 competition.
A closely fought game of few chances came to life in the 76th minute when Turan was sent off after receiving his second booking of the match.
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That gave Real the belief to win the game before extra-time, and Cristiano Ronaldo squared the ball for Hernandez to score the winner two minutes before full-time.
Real Madrid won the tie 1-0 on aggregate.
In the other quarter-final game, Juventus secured their passage to the semi-finals after playing out a 0-0 draw against Monaco at the Stade Louis II giving them a 1-0 win on aggregate.
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Juventus held off a concerted effort from a youthful French side to book their place in the last four for the first time since 2003.
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