Holders Paris Saint-Germain produced a powerful efficiency to defeat Chelsea FC 5–2 within the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Spherical of 16 tie on Wednesday night time.
In one other large match, Actual Madrid CF additionally took a giant step in direction of the quarter-finals after beating Manchester Metropolis FC 3–0, with captain Federico Valverde scoring all three targets.
Norwegian membership Bodø/Glimt continued their spectacular run with a 3–0 victory over Sporting CP, whereas Arsenal FC have been held to a 1–1 draw away to Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
PSG 5–2 Chelsea
PSG took a giant benefit into the second leg after two late targets from substitute Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Bradley Barcola opened the scoring with a fantastic half-volley into the highest nook. Chelsea responded when Malo Gusto equalised for the guests.
Nevertheless, Ousmane Dembélé restored PSG’s lead on a fast counter-attack after earlier forcing goalkeeper Filip Jørgensen to push a shot onto the publish.
Chelsea once more fought again by means of Enzo Fernández to make it 2–2, however Vitinha quickly put PSG forward once more.
Late targets from Kvaratskhelia — a strong strike and a close-range end — sealed the win for the group coached by Luis Enrique and gave them a powerful lead earlier than the return leg in London.
Actual Madrid 3–0 Man Metropolis
Actual Madrid have been in full management in opposition to Manchester Metropolis because of an excellent hat-trick from Valverde.
The Uruguayan captain opened the scoring within the first half after receiving a protracted move from goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, rounding Gianluigi Donnarumma and ending calmly.
Valverde added his second objective seven minutes later with a strong left-foot shot earlier than finishing his hat-trick with a fantastic volley simply earlier than half-time.
Madrid had an opportunity to extend their lead within the second half, however Vinícius Júnior noticed his penalty saved.
Bodø/Glimt 3–0 Sporting CP
Bodø/Glimt continued their dream Champions League marketing campaign with a cushty victory over Sporting.
Sondre Brunstad Fet gave the hosts the lead from the penalty spot, whereas Ole Didrik Blomberg doubled the benefit simply earlier than half-time.
Kasper Høgh then scored his fifth Champions League objective in 5 matches to make it 3–0 and put the Norwegian facet in a powerful place earlier than the second leg.
Leverkusen 1–1 Arsenal
Arsenal wanted a late objective to keep away from defeat away to Leverkusen.
After a goalless first half, Leverkusen took the lead early within the second half when Robert Andrich headed in from a nook after a fast assault that began from kick-off.
Arsenal pushed for an equaliser and have been rewarded late on when substitute Noni Madueke gained a penalty. Former Leverkusen ahead Kai Havertz calmly transformed the spot kick to safe a 1–1 draw.
Different outcomes
Earlier matches on Tuesday noticed Galatasaray SK defeat Liverpool FC 1–0, whereas FC Bayern Munich thrashed Atalanta BC 6–1.
Atlético Madrid additionally claimed a 5–2 win over Tottenham Hotspur FC, and Newcastle United FC performed a 1–1 draw with FC Barcelona.
Upcoming Champions League dates
The second legs of the Spherical of 16 will happen on 17 and 18 March 2026.
The quarter-finals are scheduled for 7/8 April and 14/15 April, whereas the semi-finals can be performed on 28/29 April and 5/6 Might.
The ultimate of the competitors can be held on 30 Might 2026 in Budapest. ⚽
