Fluminense, however, are no underdogs. The Brazilian side has impressed with their sophisticated possession-based play and rapid counter-attacks, guided by the veteran presence of Thiago Silva, a former Chelsea stalwart now anchoring their defense.

The quarterfinals produced a staggering amount of drama, especially on the right side of the draw as Paris Saint-Germain faced Bayern Munich and Real Madrid dueled Borussia Dortmund in repeats of recent UEFA Champions League finals. It was the French and Spanish giants who triumphed over their German opponents.