BVB welcomed Hans Tilkowski, Reinhold Wosab, Franz Brungs, Lothar Geisler, Wolfgang Paul, Wilhelm Burgsmüller and Theo Redder – seven of the Black and Yellow legends that had beaten Benfica 54 years earlier – onto the pitch before kick-off. Perhaps it was their presence, perhaps it was the wonderful choreography in the South Stand. Whatever it was, Borussia were in inspired form on Wednesday as they produced another memorable European performance to book their place in the quarter-finals.

It was a highly satisfied Christian Pulisic who spoke to BVBtotal! late on Wednesday night after scoring his first-ever goal in the UEFA Champions League. "To be honest, chipping the ball like that is actually something Auba taught me to do," he said in reference to his deft lob that put the hosts 2-0 up on the night.

Borussia Dortmund have reached the UEFA Champions League quarter finals for the third time since 2013 and the sixth in total. Here are the facts on the 4-0 last-16 return-leg victory over Benfica.

It was a happy BVB camp following their last-16 success. "All in all, we really deserved to make it into the next round. I said to Auba after the first leg: You'll decide the second leg – and that's exactly what happened," said Michael Zorc. We bring you the match reactions.

Thomas Tuchel spoke about his team's performance at the post-match press conference, where he reserved special praise for the display the Black and Yellows produced after the half-time interval.

The draw for the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals will take place next Friday. Borussia Dortmund will be joined in the next round of Europe's elite club competition by Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Barcelona, who all booked their places in the last eight this week.

The South Stand has always been known for its vociferous support, but it is fast becoming famous for its highly creative choreographies too: the fans produced another highlight for tonight's home clash with Benfica.