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'We were dead until we scored': Luka Modric says Real Madrid showed 'huge character' to see off Chelsea fightback and reach Champions League semi-finals
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Luka Modric savoured a 'sweet tasting loss' after Real Madrid saw off a stirring Chelsea fightback to book their place in the Champions League semi-finals.
The Spanish giants suffered a 3-2 defeat after extra time in a thrilling second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday but went through 5-4 on aggregate.
Modric said his side had showed huge character. And he later tweeted 'Giving up is not an option'.
Luka Modric celebrates after Real Madrid beat Chelsea 5-4 on aggregate on Tuesday night
Modric told BT Sport: 'Unbelievable to describe this game. We were dead until the goal we scored.
'Chelsea scored three goals, maybe the first a bit lucky from a deflection. I can't say we played badly. They used
