Champions League review: Lamine Yamal's brilliance and Donnarumma the great
Briefly

Real Madrid advances to the quarter-finals of a tournament, relying heavily on luck and questionable tactics to defeat Atletico in a penalty shootout. Several players, including Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr., missed key opportunities for Real, reflecting more individualism than teamwork. In contrast, PSG displayed dominance against Liverpool over two legs and showcased impressive player development under Luis Enrique with stars like Ousmane Dembele flourishing. Meanwhile, Aston Villa is depicted as struggling between its aspirations for European football and a disjointed performance within the league.
Real Madrid's quarter-finals success against Atletico highlights their reliance on luck and veteran dark arts, leading to a contentious penalty shootout win.
PSG demonstrates transformation under Luis Enrique, with players like Dembele and Barcola turning from unreliables to pivotal forces in their pursuit of European glory.
Aston Villa experiences duality as one squad strives for European ambitions while another reflects in contrasting styles of play.
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