Real Madrid, Arsenal, PSG and Sporting CP Advance to Champions League Quarter-Finals

Four teams booked their places in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday night as the second legs of the round of 16 produced a mix of commanding performances and dramatic comebacks.

Real Madrid delivered a statement victory at the Etihad Stadium, beating Manchester City 2-1 to progress with a commanding 5-1 aggregate scoreline. Vinícius Júnior was the star of the night, scoring twice — including a first-half penalty and a dramatic stoppage-time goal in the 90+3rd minute. Erling Haaland pulled one back for City in the 41st minute, but it was not enough to overturn the deficit from the first leg. The result further underlined Real Madrid’s recent European supremacy over English clubs and sent the 15-time champions into the last eight with confidence.

Arsenal secured a professional 2-0 home win over Bayer Leverkusen to advance 3-1 on aggregate. Eberechi Eze opened the scoring in the 36th minute, and Declan Rice added a second after the break to seal the Gunners’ progression. Arsenal controlled the tie from start to finish, producing a disciplined display that ended Leverkusen’s European campaign.

Paris Saint-Germain produced a ruthless performance at Stamford Bridge, thrashing Chelsea 3-0 to complete an emphatic 8-2 aggregate victory. The French giants added three more goals to their first-leg advantage, handing Chelsea one of the heaviest defeats in their Champions League history. PSG’s clinical finishing and defensive solidity left little doubt about their superiority in the tie.

In the earliest match of the evening, Sporting CP staged a remarkable comeback against Bodø/Glimt. Trailing from the first leg, the Portuguese side produced a stunning 5-0 extra-time victory at the Estádio José Alvalade to progress 5-3 on aggregate. The win showcased Sporting’s character and attacking firepower, turning what had looked like a difficult tie into a memorable European night.

With these results, Real Madrid, Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain and Sporting CP have all secured their spots in the quarter-final draw, which is expected to take place later this week. The remaining four second-leg ties will be played today, completing the round of 16.

Bayern Munich, who lead Atalanta 6-1 from the first leg, host the Italian side at the Allianz Arena where they are heavy favourites to progress to the quarter-finals. Barcelona, level at 1-1 on aggregate with Newcastle United after the first leg, welcome the English club to the Camp Nou hoping to advance in front of their home supporters. Atlético Madrid, who lead Tottenham Hotspur 5-2 from the first leg, face the English side at the Metropolitano Stadium with a strong advantage, while Liverpool, trailing Galatasaray 0-1 from the first leg played in Istanbul, host the Turkish club at Anfield aiming to overturn the deficit and reach the last eight.