Real Madrid defeated Atlético de Madrid 2-1, while Club Brugge lost to Aston Villa 1-3 in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16. In another match, PSG fell 0-1 to Liverpool. This phase of the Champions has resulted in very exciting matches and surprising results.
In the first leg, Kylian Mbappé failed to shine, but Brahim Díaz received an ovation when substituted in Real Madrid. The player expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, stating: "I think we played a complete match today." Additionally, in the clash between Feyenoord and Inter Milan, player Lautaro Martínez became the all-time leading scorer for Inter in the Champions League after scoring in the 2-0 away victory.
In the first leg of the round of 16, Liverpool defeated PSG 1-0, while Barcelona won 1-0 against Benfica despite playing with one man down for much of the match. Meanwhile, Arsenal thrashed PSV Eindhoven 7-1. These results mark the culmination of an exciting stage in the Champions League.
The return matches will take place on March 11 and 12, giving teams the opportunity to make a comeback or secure their place in the next round. The competition is at a crucial stage with teams from all over Europe battling for the coveted trophy. The excitement continues to grow in the UEFA Champions League 2025, and fans eagerly await the upcoming matchups.
