⚽ UEFA Champions League 2025‑26 – Round Of 16 First Leg
The first leg of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 concluded on March 11, 2026. No English clubs secured a victory in their opening matches, leaving several high-profile ties heavily tilted in favor of their opponents.
UCL Round of 16: First-Leg Results
| Date | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10 | Galatasaray | 1–0 | Liverpool | Early set-piece goal |
| Mar 10 | Atalanta | 1–6 | Bayern Munich | Most dominant performance |
| Mar 10 | Atlético Madrid | 5–2 | Tottenham | Clinical attacking display |
| Mar 10 | Newcastle | 1–1 | Barcelona | Dramatic late equalizer |
| Mar 11 | Bayer Leverkusen | 1–1 | Arsenal | Havertz penalty rescue |
| Mar 11 | Bodø/Glimt | 3–0 | Sporting CP | Major momentum seized |
| Mar 11 | PSG | 5–2 | Chelsea | Kvaratskhelia late double |
| Mar 11 | Real Madrid | 3–0 | Man City | Valverde hat-trick |
Key Takeaways
- Real Madrid's Dominance: Federico Valverde scored a first-half hat-trick at the Bernabéu to put the defending Spanish champions in total control against Manchester City.
- PSG's Late Surge: Despite being level twice, PSG scored three late goals—including two from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia—to take a commanding lead to London.
- English Struggles: All six Premier League teams failed to win, with four suffering defeats and two managing draws.
The second-leg fixtures are scheduled for March 17 and 18, 2026.
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