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Champions League: Real Madrid, PSG seize control in similar fashion

Ezequiel Lavezzi celebrates his early goal that got PSG on the board against Chelsea in their Champions League quarterfinal match on Wednesday.

Ezequiel Lavezzi celebrates his early goal that got PSG on the board against Chelsea in their Champions League quarterfinal match on Wednesday.

For Real Madrid, the task is even clearer; next week's tie should be an opportunity to rest some fatigued and injured players for a tough run-in. And a word too for Jurgen Klopp, who not once has complained about the spate of injuries his team has had to deal with. Klopp has fielded 15 defensive variations this season, and not one has been his first choice. Dortmund may be on the verge of elimination, but can leave with heads held high.

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