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Today: Frank Lampard’s Chelsea put on a decent display, but ultimately fall to their fourth loss in a row as Real Madrid book their place in the Champions League semi-finals.

Elsewhere, Milan progress after a 1-1 draw with Napoli, the third meeting between the sides in 16 days. The panel discuss how Stefano Pioli has done it.

Plus the lights go out in Gillingham as Leyton Orient are promoted, and James from Mundial magazine pops by.

Champions League - Quarter Final - Second Leg - Chelsea v Real Madrid<br>Soccer Football - Champions League - Quarter Final - Second Leg - Chelsea v Real Madrid - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - April 18, 2023
Real Madrid's Rodrygo celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

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