Real Madrid ultimately defeated Schalke 04 3–1 at home. In the second half, Robben won the ball and launched a counterattack into the final third before passing to Suarez again, and Suarez dribbled past two players before slotting a low shot into the net.
Then Robben intercepted the ball high up the pitch and played a through ball. Morata tapped it in from in front of goal, sealing the victory for Real Madrid.
The final score was 3–1, making the aggregate score 10–1. Real Madrid crushed Schalke 04 by a huge margin and advanced smoothly to the quarterfinals.
However, after the match, all the major media outlets reported that Jesé had suffered a serious injury and would miss the rest of the season. This left all Real Madrid fans deeply saddened and heartsick over Jesé's condition.
He was a homegrown genius whom countless Real Madrid fans had placed great hopes in, yet he had torn a ligament. Would he be able to return to his pre-injury form and performance after recovering?
The vast majority of people were pessimistic because, for a young player, a torn ligament was far too serious.
When Yang Yang left the hospital, he specifically accepted an interview with the media and took the initiative to answer several questions about Jesé. His answers were then widely reposted by media outlets around the world.
Yang Yang said that he had complete confidence in Jesé and believed Jesé could overcome his injury troubles.
"Everyone in our dressing room is waiting for his return. He's still one of us."
Yang Yang said that Jesé's injury was heartbreaking, but it would not stop Real Madrid from moving forward. "All of us will carry him with us as we continue forward. We'll even work harder than before. We'll work hard for his