Champions League Playoff First Leg Results
The first leg matches of the Champions League playoff round have concluded. This new stage in the competition, featuring 16 teams, took place from February 11-12. The winners will advance to face the eight teams already qualified for the round of 16. Here’s a summary of the results:
Tuesday, February 11:
- Stade Brestois 0-3 PSG
- Juventus 2-1 PSV
- Manchester City 2-3 Real Madrid
- Sporting CP 0-3 Borussia Dortmund
Wednesday, February 12:
- Club Brugge 2-1 Atalanta
- Monaco 0-1 Benfica
- Feyenoord 1-0 AC Milan
- Celtic 1-2 Bayern Munich
Real Madrid secured an impressive 3-2 away victory against Manchester City in the most anticipated match of the round. PSG and Borussia Dortmund both earned convincing 3-0 wins away from home. Juventus, Club Brugge, Benfica, and Feyenoord all gained advantages with narrow victories in their respective fixtures.
The return legs are scheduled for February 18-19, where the final participants for the Champions League round of 16 will be determined.