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.

Robert Lewandowski could barely find the words to describe his emotion after Borussia Dortmund netted twice in injury time to end Málaga CF’s remarkable run with a 3-2 win. Mats Hummels also told UEFA.com of his delight after reaching the semi-finals.

Málaga CF defender Martin Demichelis and goalkeeper Willy told UEFA.com the team were “hugely disappointed” after being eliminated by two last-gasp Borussia Dortmund goals in Tuesday’s quarter-final second leg.

Borussia Dortmund's attacking flair has been hailed but they have been solid in defence too and keeper Roman Weidenfeller tells UEFA.com it all stems from an "aggressive, positive style".

Neven Subotić and Felipe Santana both told UEFA.com that they’re bullish about making it through to the semi-finals after Borussia Dortmund drew 0-0 at Málaga CF in the first-leg of their last 8 tie.

Willy Caballero and Martín Demichelis both told UEFA.com they’re still optimistic that Malaga CF can make the semi-finals despite a 0-0 draw with Borussia Dortmund in the first-leg of their last 8 tie in Spain.

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."

Marco Reus talks to Champions Matchday about returning to Borussia Dortmund, what makes their fans so special and what watching the NBA has taught him and Mario Götze.

An impatient Joaquín says Málaga CF must give "maximum respect" to a Borussia Dortmund side who feel that progress beyond the quarter-finals will be a "bonus".

Mario Götze, Robert Lewandowski and Neven Subotić told UEFA.com of their delight at reaching the last eight with Dortmund, after a 5-2 aggregate win over FC Shakhtar Donetsk.

Darijo Srna told UEFA.com that FC Shakhtar Donetsk can look to the future despite their UEFA Champions League elimination in Dortmund.

With home advantage on Tuesday and a full stadium behind him, Borussia Dortmund's Mario Götze aims to repay the Bundesliga side's "special" fans by ousting FC Shakhtar Donetsk.

In his tenth term at FC Shakhtar Donetsk, Răzvan Raţ thinks the UEFA Champions League regulars "have a real chance to progress towards the final", starting in Dortmund on Tuesday.

Darijo Srna told UEFA.com of his disappointment at FC Shakhtar Donetsk’s draw with Borussia Dortmund, whilst Răzvan Raț conceded the German club have the upper hand in the tie after the first leg.

Mats Hummels told UEFA.com of his delight at scoring a late equaliser for Borussia Dortmund at FC Shakhtar Donetsk, whilst Sebastian Kehl called the 2-2 draw a “good result” for his club.

"A new chance, a new challenge," drew Taison to FC Shakhtar Donetsk, but the midfielder told UEFA.com he is taking the rough with the smooth: "The worst thing is the cold; it's very cold."

Cristiano Ronaldo will return to Old Trafford for the first time since leaving Manchester United FC for Real Madrid CF while FC Barcelona were paired with AC Milan in the round of 16 draw.

After scoring the winning goal for Borussia Dortmund, Julian Schieber spoke to UEFA.com, whilst Scott Sinclair gave a Manchester City perspective.

Manchester City FC manager Roberto Mancini and forward Edin Džeko speak before the English club's matchday six encounter against Borussia Dortmund.

Mario Götze and Eyong Enoh spoke to UEFA.com after Borussia Dortmund recorded a 4-1 win over AFC Ajax in Group D

Robert Lewandowski once idolised Thierry Henry, but the Borussia Dortmund striker now reveres his coach, saying: "Jürgen Klopp knows when to laugh, and when to work hard."