The UEFA Champions League quarterfinals are beginning to take shape as the first teams have qualified after the initial Round of 16 matches. PSG delivered a major upset by conquering Anfield in a thrilling game. Here are the results:
Second Leg Matches
- Barcelona 3-1 Benfica / Aggregate score: Barça 4-1 Benfica
- Inter 2-1 Feyenoord / Aggregate score: Inter 4-1 Feyenoord
- Liverpool 0(2)-(4)1 PSG / Aggregate score: Liverpool 1(2)-(4)1 PSG
- Bayer Leverkusen 0-2 Bayern Munich / Aggregate score: Bayer Leverkusen 0-5 Bayern Munich
In what has been the most captivating tie of the UEFA Champions League so far, PSG triumphed at Anfield. Luis Enrique’s squad, after losing the first leg 0-1 at home, managed to level the score early in the game. From that point on, the Parisian team demonstrated resilience, culminating in a penalty shootout victory that secured their place in the quarterfinals. Bayern Munich also advanced, defeating Leverkusen away after a 3-0 victory in the first leg. Similarly, Barcelona and Inter secured their qualifications by winning their respective home matches.
With the first four Round of 16 ties concluded, the remaining four matches are still to be played. Here is the schedule:
- Lille – Borussia Dortmund
- Aston Villa – Club Brugge
- Atlético Madrid – Real Madrid
- Arsenal – PSV Eindhoven
Real Madrid secured a narrow victory in the Madrid derby, defeating Atlético Madrid 2-1, giving them a slight advantage for the return leg. Arsenal recorded the most emphatic victory of this round, thrashing PSV Eindhoven 7-1 away from home. Aston Villa overcame Club Brugge 3-1. Borussia Dortmund and Lille drew 1-1.