At the Heineken premium experience venues Tak Klub House, in Abuja, and Ember Creek, Victoria Island, Lagos, supporters and neutral fans of PSG and Real Madrid, engaged in the biggest clash of the night, were on the edge of their seats throughout the 90-plus minutes that the game lasted, as they watched the action-packed contests between Europe’s best teams on a night full of drama.
With a powerful header from a Lucas Vazquez cross, current Ballon D’or Winner, Cristiano Ronaldo was able to score for the ninth straight game in this season’s Champions League. The Real Madrid star opened scoring in the 51st minute of the last-16 second leg clash. The Parisians equalized through Edinson Cavani after going one man down, but Madrid’s holding midfielder, Casemiro scored a second goal in the 80th minute. The game ended 5-2 on aggregate, with the Spanish team proceeding to the Quarter Finals.
Fans at the premium viewing centres were treated to a supply of cold beer, snacks and leisure games to play, in an atmosphere of fun, celebration and much delight. Many of the guests were also rewarded with gifts and prizes after participating in football quizzes and tests. The elegant crowd also engaged in football banter and conversations, whilst cheering on their favourite teams and players who were in action on the night.
UEFA Champions League fans in Lagos, Abuja and Port-Harcourt will continue to enjoy the Heineken UCL experience centres in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja for the rest of the 2017/2018 Champions League season.
