Sergio Ramos told UEFA.com that Real Madrid “gave their soul” to their attempted fightback against Dortmund with Cristiano Ronaldo thanking the fans for their support.

Mats Hummels told UEFA.com how “everything went almost perfectly” since the group stage draw for Dortmund for whom first leg hero Robert Lewandowski admitted there were some late nerves in Madrid.

Despite being disappointed with their 4-1 first leg defeat at Borussia Dortmund, Pepe and Sergio Ramos told UEFA.com that they still believe that Real Madrid CF can progress to the final.

‘Almost perfect’ was how Robert Lewandowski described his four-goal display against Real Madrid CF, while his Borussia Dortmund team-mate Mats Hummels told UEFA.com that his side can’t dream of Wembley just yet.

"It will be in my memory forever," defender Felipe Santana said of his Borussia Dortmund winner versus Málaga CF. Now he will continue to live his "dream" when Real Madrid CF visit.

Ahead of Real Madrid CF's semi-final first leg in Dortmund, Raphaël Varane gave UEFA.com a masterclass in defending and recalled Zinédine Zidane's volley in the 2002 final.

The best of Spain face the best of Germany in the semi-finals after today's draw paired FC Bayern München with FC Barcelona and pitted Borussia Dortmund against Real Madrid CF.

After reaching the UEFA Champions League semi-finals for the third year running with a 5-3 aggregate win over Galatasaray AŞ, Cristiano Ronaldo and Gonzalo Higuaín both stressed the importance of Real Madrid CF going one step further than in 2011 and 2012.

There was pride mixed with a sense of what might have been for Felipe Melo and Hamit Altıntop after Galatasaray AŞ bowed out of the UEFA Champions League with a stirring victory over Real Madrid CF.

"This is something very exciting," said Didier Drogba, as the hero of last year's final hopes to repeat his feat with new club Galatasaray AŞ as they look to overturn a three-goal deficit.

Sergio Ramos told Champions Matchday that Real Madrid CF cannot "set off fireworks just yet" but spirits are high ahead of the quarter-final second leg with Galatasaray AŞ.

Despite a 3-0 defeat for Galatasaray AŞ in the first-leg of their quarter-final tie at Real Madrid CF, Felipe Melo and Emmanuel Eboué told UEFA.com that they believe their side can still make the last 4.

Sergio Ramos told UEFA.com of his delight at Real Madrid CF’s 3-0 quarter-final first-leg victory over Galatasaray AŞ, while Ángel Di María added that it was a “great” result for his club.

Sami Khedira is glad to see two Bundesliga sides in the last eight for the first time since 2002, the Germany player telling UEFA.com: "The academies and league give great education."

As Galatasaray AŞ midfielder Hamit Altıntop looks ahead to a reunion, the message from the Real Madrid CF camp is clear: underestimate the Turkish outfit at your peril.

Cristiano Ronaldo told UEFA.com of his “emotional night” at Old Trafford, with Xabi Alonso adding his delight at qualification for Real Madrid CF.

Real Madrid CF's Xabi Alonso tells Champions Matchday that Cristiano Ronaldo is the "most ambitious player I have met", calls José Mourinho a "leader" and discusses the "décima".

With Manchester United FC's last-16 second leg against Real Madrid CF on Michael Carrick's agenda, the midfielder is not carried away by the possibility of another Wembley appearance.

Sergio Ramos told UEFA.com of his “bitter-sweet feeling” after Real Madrid CF drew 1-1 with Manchester United FC, whilst Diego López added that he is still confident his team can progress to the quarter-finals.

David de Gea declared himself “very happy” with Manchester United FC’s 1-1 draw at Real Madrid CF, whilst Ryan Giggs added that he can’t wait for the second leg at Old Trafford.

Cristiano Ronaldo handed over a €100,000 cheque from UEFA to the International Committee of the Red Cross before the Real Madrid CF v Manchester United FC game.

Manchester United FC manager Sir Alex Ferguson speaks at the pre-match press conference before his side's encounter against Real Madrid CF.

"I have wanted to face them for some time," Cristiano Ronaldo tells Champions Matchday as he looks forward to meeting his old club Manchester United FC in the round of 16.

With all four Spanish representatives still in the hunt in this season's UEFA Champions League, former Valencia CF midfielder Gaizka Mendieta evaluates their round of 16 prospects.

Hero of the 1998 UEFA Champions League final, Predrag Mijatović tells UEFA.com about a "beautiful night" in Amsterdam and how Real Madrid CF upset the odds against Juventus.