Real Madrid, PSG, Arsenal And Sporting Reach Champions League Quarter-Finals

The encounter effectively slipped away from the hosts early on after captain Bernardo Silva was sent off for handling the ball on the goal line, a decision that proved costly. Vinícius Júnior calmly converted from the spot to extend Madrid’s advantage and put the tie firmly beyond reach. Although Erling Haaland managed to draw level before the break, the Spanish giants maintained control, with Vinícius adding a late goal in stoppage time to wrap up the victory. The result marks yet another chapter in Madrid’s recent dominance over City, having now eliminated them four times in the last five seasons.

Elsewhere in London, Paris Saint-Germain delivered a commanding performance to defeat Chelsea 3-0 at Stamford Bridge, completing a resounding 8-2 aggregate success. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia set the tone with an early opener, before Bradley Barcola doubled the lead with a well-taken strike. Substitute Senny Mayulu later added the third, ensuring the French side’s progression as they continue their push for European glory.

At the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal secured a disciplined 2-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen to advance with a 3-1 aggregate scoreline. Eberechi Eze broke the deadlock with a long-range effort late in the first half, while Declan Rice added a second after the interval to confirm Arsenal’s passage into the next round, where they are set to face Sporting CP.

Sporting secured their quarter-final berth in dramatic fashion, staging a remarkable comeback against Bodø/Glimt. Having trailed by three goals from the first leg, the Portuguese side responded with determination, as Gonçalo Inácio, Pedro Gonçalves and Luis Suárez helped level the tie. Further strikes from Maxi Araújo and Rafael Nel in extra time completed a stunning turnaround, ending the Norwegian side’s impressive run in the competition.

The results confirm the progression of Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal and Sporting CP into the Champions League quarter-finals following an action-packed round of 16 second-leg fixtures.