Jonas upholding Brazilian tradition

With FC Bayern München building towards another final, UEFA.com spoke to Franz Beckenbauer, captain when the Bavarians won the first of three straight European Cups in the 1970s.

Sir Alex Ferguson changed the football landscape in England and beyond. Here, in a series of interviews with UEFA.com, he discusses his philosophy, motivation and achievements.

Dani Alves was magnanimous in defeat after FC Barcelona’s 7-0 aggregate loss to FC Bayern Munchen, telling UEFA.com that his side were beaten by a ‘superior’ team.

Daniel Van Buyten told UEFA.com that reaching the UEFA Champions League final is a ‘dream come true’, while Javi Martínez added that FC Bayern München now want to win the competition after their 7-0 aggregate victory over FC Barcelona.

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.

Xavi Hernández told UEFA.com that FC Barcelona were beaten by a better team in Munich, with Daniel Alves adding that they’ll be “giving it everything” to turn around the 4-0 first leg defeat.

After scoring twice and setting up another, Thomas Müller hailed a “great” FC Bayern München performance against FC Barcelona, whilst Philipp Lahm was impressed with the nous of his team in the 4-0 first leg success.

"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 UEFA Champions League and UEFA Women's Champions League trophies have been handed over to London ahead of next month's finals at Wembley and Stamford Bridge.

"It's about doing something extra, not just winning," is Xavi Hernández's take on FC Barcelona's philosophy, though he remains intent on reaching Wembley once again.

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.

Andrea Barzagli and Antonio Conte gave their thoughts to UEFA.com after Juventus bowed out of the UEFA Champions League 4-0 on aggregate to FC Bayern München.

Mario Mandžukić and Thomas Müller praised the quality and efficiency of FC Bayern München after sealing a 4-0 aggregate success over FC Bayern München.

Barcelona accepted their place in history, becoming the first club ever to make six consecutive UEFA Champions League semi-finals, with a certain degree of contentment – but also relief, as UEFA.com found out from Andrés Iniesta and Pedro Rodríguez.

Late substitute Gregory van der Wiel told UEFA.com there was some pride for Paris Saint-Germain FC despite elimination to FC Barcelona.

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.

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.

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".

"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.

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.