So, in much the same way as for the Group Phase, Goal picks through the notable African performers in the Champions League Knockout Stage. Star performance: Edouard Mendy vs Real Madrid (Semi-final 2nd Leg)Following a 1-1 first leg draw at Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano, Chelsea’s semi-final second leg against Real Madrid was finely poised indeed. Los Blancos had spells of success in attack, especially in the opening period, but found Mendy in impassable form. The West African has been absolutely tremendous between the sticks for Chelsea, keeping four clean sheets in six knockout appearances against the collective might of Atletico Madrid, Porto and Real Madrid. On the face of it, losing out to Real Madrid in Europe is no shame.

Source: GhanaWeb May 29, 2021 02:03 UTC