Real Madrid captain Nacho says it's a dream come true reaching the Champions League semifinals.

Real are into the final four after Wednesday's shootout win at Manchester City.

Nacho said: We had to dig deep because this team puts a lot of pressure on you, but we're Madrid and we fought until the end. What's important is that we're in the semi-finals.

Normally we're the ones who dominate our opponents. It's very difficult to play on this pitch and against a team that plays so well. We showed the other side, defending spectacularly and doing an incredible job in the lower-middle block. We're delighted to have achieved our objective.

It looked like we started the shootout poorly but we were able to turn it around. We always fight to the end, this team has an immense sense of pride. These players who have won everything never stop fighting.

We were brilliant at the back, especially on an individual level. These are the magical nights you dream of as a kid and I've still got goosebumps now."

More must-reads:

TODAY'S BEST
Jets HC Robert Saleh shares significant update on Aaron Rodgers' health
Steelers add another veteran to running back room
Charvarius Ward names positive 49ers can take from Super Bowl loss
Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa reportedly makes physical change amid contract talks
Do Oilers need more from Connor McDavid to get to Stanley Cup Final?
All-Rookie teams show gems available all over draft
The NBA has not witnessed this much parity in 50 years
Knicks expected to be 'aggressive' in upgrading their roster
Drew Bledsoe offers advice for Patriots rookie QB Drake Maye
2024 AFC revenge games: Brothers, 'Stefon Diggs Bowl' to take center stage
2024 NFC revenge games: Which game should Cowboys, others have circled?
How All-Star Race victory could turn Joey Logano's season around
Xander Schauffele's triumph could open the floodgates for his career
Anderson Silva, Chael Sonnen will finish off their trilogy in a boxing ring
Ranking the five best MLB free-agent signings of offseason
Veteran WR, former first-round pick announces NFL retirement
Oilers advance to West Final again after holding off Canucks in Game 7
Bengals star WR not expected to sign franchise tender before OTAs
Red Sox RHP diagnosed with ligament damage in elbow
Watch: Caitlin Clark shows off range with logo three, but Fever fall short

Want more sports news?

Join the hundreds of thousands of fans who start their day with Yardbarker's Morning Bark, the best newsletter in sports.