Summary

  1. Postpublished at 08:23 British Summer Time 17 April 2024

    We asked you earlier for your reaction to Tuesday night's games - at any level. Let's have a look at a few of your posts before delving into today's back pages...

  2. Is this Mbappe and PSG's time?published at 08:17 British Summer Time 17 April 2024

    Barcelona 1-4 Paris St-Germain (4-6 agg)

    So what do you think? Can Kylian Mbappe give Paris St-Germain the perfect leaving present and help them finally win the Champions League?

    Click the thumbs up for yes and thumbs down for no.

    Of course, there is a sub-plot to this possible "dream" scenario that could see Mbappe's PSG face his suitors Real Madrid in the Champions League final at Wembley.

    Pep Guardiola's Manchester City will be hoping to make sure that doesn't happen when they face Real in their quarter-final second leg at Etihad Stadium tonight.

  3. 'Some people seem like they are blessed'published at 08:11 British Summer Time 17 April 2024

    Barcelona 1-4 Paris St-Germain (4-6 agg)

    Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand certainly believes this is Kylian Mbappe's time.

    "I just think some people seem like they are blessed from above, that this is your time and it feels like that for Mbappe," he told TNT Sports.

    "For his second goal, that's not falling to anyone else, but it falls to him because he is that guy."

    Rio Ferdinand talks to TNT SportsImage source, Getty Images
  4. Mbappe keeps Champions League 'dream' alivepublished at 08:04 British Summer Time 17 April 2024

    Barcelona 1-4 Paris St-Germain (4-6 agg)

    Kylian Mbappe celebrating beating BarcelonaImage source, Getty Images

    There comes a time when superstar players have to step up and deliver for their team.

    Paris St-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe, who has agreed to join Real Madrid in the summer, may already be considered one of the best players in the world with a World Cup and five Ligue 1 trophies under his belt.

    But the 25-year-old Frenchman has yet to help his home city club win the trophy that has always eluded them - the Champions League.

    "I have the dream of winning the Champions League for Paris," said Mbappe after scoring twice in PSG's quarter-final victory over Barcelona.

    "I'm proud to be at PSG since the first day. It's not because there are good times and bad times that my pride takes a hit. The pride of playing for this club, of representing the club of the capital of my country, it's something special for me who grew up there.

    "To experience an evening like this one as a Parisian, it's great. We have one more step to go before we reach the final in Wembley, so we need to stay calm."

    Read more reaction here.

  5. Xavi's Champions League furypublished at 07:57 British Summer Time 17 April 2024

    Barcelona 1-4 PSG (Agg: 4-6)

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport

    Barcelona coach Xavi was furious during the game last night as he got a red card.

    He was furious afterwards in the press conference, when he blamed the referee Istvan Kovacs for changing the whole complex of the tie when he red carded Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araujo.

    But I am also told Xavi was furious behind the scenes at Montjuic, with sources saying he was showing his displeasure at the defeat in the strongest possible way.

    The result means Barcelona are almost certain to end the campaign empty handed given they are eight points behind La Liga leaders Real Madrid.

    Barcelona manager Xavi in his post-match news conferenceImage source, Getty Images
  6. Mbappe helps PSG to Champions League semi-finalspublished at 07:47 British Summer Time 17 April 2024

    Barcelona 1-4 Paris St-Germain (4-6 agg)

    Kylian Mbappe celebratesImage source, Getty Images

    Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Paris St-Germain thrashed Barcelona to turn around a first-leg deficit.

    Barcelona struck first when Lamine Yamal drove down the right-hand side, beating Nuno Mendes and clipping over for Raphinha to score from close range.

    But things began to unravel for the home side when defender Ronald Araujo received a straight red card for clipping Bradley Barcola just outside the area and denying a clear goalscoring opportunity.

    Ousmane Dembele capitalised against his former side, firing into the roof of the net from Barcola's whipped ball across the six-yard box.

    Vitinha was given acres of space on the edge of the Barcelona box and hit a sweet strike into the bottom corner nine minutes after the break to make it 2-1 on the night and 4-4 on aggregate.

    PSG's remarkable recovery continued when Joao Cancelo brought down Dembele in the box and Mbappe converted the spot-kick to fire his side into the lead.

    And, after being kept quiet for much of the two legs, Mbappe stepped up and smashed into the net in the 89th minute to cap two highly entertaining quarter-final matches.

    Read Jess Anderson's full report here.

  7. England's fifth-place Champions League hopes take a hitpublished at 07:42 British Summer Time 17 April 2024

    Borussia Dortmund 4-2 Atletico Madrid (5-4 agg)

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport

    Borussia Dortmund's magnificent victory against Atletico Madrid was great news for on-loan Manchester United star Jadon Sancho and Marcel Sabitzer, who left Old Trafford after spending the second half of last season on loan with Erik ten Hag's side.

    However, it was bad news for England's chances of a fifth Champions League place next term.

    Borussia Dortmund gained points for their match victory and a bonus for reaching the semi-final.

    Those three co-efficient points are then divided by seven - the number of German teams who played in Europe this season - and added to their total.

    It takes Germany onto 17.214, still trailing Italy, who have 18.428, but crucially, clear of England, who have 16.750.

    The battle is not over yet but England could really do with Arsenal knocking out Bayern Munich tonight or, less likely admittedly, West Ham reaching the Europa League semi-finals at the expense of Bayer Leverkusen on Thursday.

  8. Dortmund's familiar facespublished at 07:34 British Summer Time 17 April 2024

    Borussia Dortmund 4-2 Atletico Madrid (5-4 agg)

    Dortmund players celebrateImage source, Getty Images

    Borussia Dortmund lost star man Jude Bellingham in the summer after missing out on last season's Bundesliga title to Bayern Munich on the final day.

    They have been unable to mount another title challenge this season and are currently 23 points behind runaway champions Bayer Leverkusen, sitting in fifth place, outside Champions League qualification on goal difference.

    Yet Dortmund march on in this season's Champions League and now face Paris St-Germain for a place in the final, which will take place at Wembley on Saturday, 1 June.

    Premier League followers will be familiar with many of their players, with Manchester United's Jadon Sancho and Chelsea's Ian Maatsen on loan at the Westfalenstadion both playing a key role in Tuesday's win over Atletico.

    Former United midfielder Marcel Sabitzer scored the winning goal and ex-Liverpool player Emre Can pulled the strings in midfield, while former West Ham striker Sebastien Haller is also a key member of their squad.

  9. Dortmund edge Atletico in thriller to reach semispublished at 07:25 British Summer Time 17 April 2024

    Borussia Dortmund 4-2 Atletico Madrid (5-4 agg)

    Marcel Sabitzer celebrates his winner for Borussia DortmundImage source, Getty Images

    Let's start our review of last night's action with a look at Borussia Dortmund's remarkable victory over Atletico Madrid.

    The German side reached their first Champions League semi-final in 11 years by producing a superb second-half comeback to win the tie 5-4 on aggregate.

    Having lost the first leg 2-1 in Madrid, Dortmund quickly turned things around with Julian Brandt and Chelsea loanee Ian Maatsen both scoring from tight angles in the first half.

    But Atletico Madrid made it 2-1 on the night and 3-3 on aggregate when Mario Hermoso's header deflected in off Dortmund defender Mats Hummels shortly after the restart.

    Angel Correa then gave Atletico Madrid a 4-3 aggregate lead when he smashed in a rebounded finish from close range in the 64th minute.

    But Dortmund levelled once again in a thrilling second half as Niclas Fullkrug finished off Marcel Sabitzer's cross with a looping header after 71 minutes.

    And less than three minutes later Sabitzer struck Dortmund's winner with a drilled finish into the bottom corner to round off a sublime quarter-final tie - and set up a semi-final against Paris St-Germain.

    Read the full report here.

  10. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 07:19 British Summer Time 17 April 2024

    #bbcfootball, WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)

    With so much going on, let's keep this a broad church.

    We want your reaction to Tuesday night's football - at whatever level - and predictions for tonight's Champions League ties.

    Just get in touch via WhatsApp, text or X using the contact details above and remember to include your name on any message.

  11. Promotion party & other newspublished at 07:14 British Summer Time 17 April 2024

    What else is on today's agenda, I hear you ask?

    Well, we will also look ahead to Thursday's European ties, as Liverpool and West Ham prepare to overcome sizeable first-leg deficits in their Europa League quarter-finals, while Aston Villa travel to Lille in the Europa Conference League last-eight with a slender one-goal advantage.

    And we will look back on a memorable night of EFL action as Portsmouth claimed the League One title and promotion to the Championship, while Stockport County were crowned League Two champions and Mansfield secured the division's final automatic promotion place.

    Portsmouth fans and players celebrate their League One titleImage source, Getty Images
  12. Good morningpublished at 07:06 British Summer Time 17 April 2024

    Borussia Dortmund and Paris St-Germain are into the Champions League semi-finals following a thrilling night of European action.

    Dortmund produced a stunning second-half comeback at home to Atletico Madrid to win their last-eight tie 4-2 on the night and 5-4 on aggregate.

    And Kylian Mbappe's PSG march on after they won 4-1 against 10-man Barcelona in Spain to complete a breathless 6-4 victory over the two legs.

    Can tonight's action match that? Well both Wednesday's quarter-finals are in the balance...

    Manchester City host Real Madrid with their tie level at 3-3 following the first leg, while Arsenal and Bayern Munich also drew their first match - 2-2 at Emirates Stadium.

    Click on the links to read the match reports and previews and stick with us for all the reaction to Tuesday night's barnstorming ties, plus build-up to what promises to be another tense night of Champions League action.

    Kylian Mbappe reacts following Paris St-Germain's win at BarcelonaImage source, Getty Images
  13. Postpublished at 07:00 British Summer Time 17 April 2024

    Football eh...you've got to love the Champions League!

    Marcel Sabitzer celebrates scoring Borussia Dortmund's winning goal against Atletico MadridImage source, Getty Images
    Kylian Mbappe scores for Paris St-Germain against BarcelonaImage source, Getty Images
    Ian Maatsen and Jadon Sancho celebrateImage source, Getty Images
    Paris St-Germain celebrateImage source, Getty Images