Chelsea qualify for Champions League Semi-finals despite second-leg loss to Porto

Chelsea qualify for Champions League Semi-finals despite losing the second leg 1-0 to Porto after Taremi's overhead kick goal

Ngolo Kante showed his ability to spot danger and gave Thomas Tuchel another world-class performance to help Chelsea reach the Champions League semi-final for the first time in seven years.
(Photo credit: @ChampionsLeague via Twitter) 

Chelsea are through to the semi-finals of the Champions League for the first time in seven years after they conquer Porto despite a late incredible overhead kick from Medhi Taremi.

The London club went into this second leg last-eight tie with a two-goal advantage which they were able to protect until the dying seconds following Taremi's fantastic goal.

Chelsea were in control of the match and made the Portuguese team suffer as they failed to test Mendy in goal for the Blues.

Thomas Tuchel's side now waiting for the winner of Liverpool or Real Madrid in the semi-finals.

Taremi's goal was against the run of play and came too late as Porto's cautious approach saw them knocked out of the Champions League.

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel speaking after his team qualify for the semi-finals of the Champions League

🗣️ "We had to hang in there. Overall, we deserved to beat Porto but it was a tough 180 minutes."

Thomas Tuchel shares his thoughts on Chelsea's 1-0 loss, despite advancing to the #UCL semifinals on aggregate. pic.twitter.com/5DU4R52Jv6

— SuperSport 🏆 (@SuperSportTV) April 13, 2021

Mason Mount's reaction

🗣️ "Me, Kai and Christian knew we had to work our socks off the whole game."

Mason Mount reacts to Chelsea sealing their spot in the #UCL semifinals, despite a 1-0 loss to Porto on the night. pic.twitter.com/Jd7mFSVaBk

— SuperSport 🏆 (@SuperSportTV) April 13, 2021

Chelsea players' reaction on twitter after reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League

That way! UCL semi’s 💪🏼 pic.twitter.com/K25EE85kcj

— Kai Havertz (@kaihavertz29) April 13, 2021

Semifinal geeeeetiiiiinnnnnnn' 🔥🔥🙌🏾🙌🏾 Proud of the boys 💪🏾 #AlwaysBelieve #Hustle @ChelseaFC @ChampionsLeague pic.twitter.com/GIUzaGwIju

— Antonio Rüdiger (@ToniRuediger) April 13, 2021

Semis 😊😊😊

— Ben Chilwell (@BenChilwell) April 13, 2021

Congratulations to the entire team and Staff @ChelseaFC , we are through to the #UCL semi-finals!! 👏🏽🙏🏽🔵🔵 pic.twitter.com/8dN1yUbCkj

— Thiago Silva (@tsilva3) April 13, 2021

Looking forward to the semis!! #Team #UCL 💪🏻💙 pic.twitter.com/i0LvWfaphi

— César Azpilicueta (@CesarAzpi) April 13, 2021