The first tickets for the ‘Quarterfinals’ phase have been determined, with Bayern Munich and Inter Milan securing their spots by defeating Bayer Leverkusen (2-0) and Feyenoord (2-1), respectively. The Bavarians and the Nerazzurri are moving on to the next stage. Liverpool vs Paris Saint-Germain will be decided in extra time.
Bayern Leverkusen – Bayern Munich
Having secured a 3-0 lead from the first leg at the Allianz Arena, Bayern Munich aimed to secure another victory away from home against Leverkusen. Dominating the match with superior play throughout, Vincent Kompany’s team took the lead in the 52nd minute through Harry Kane. The English striker scored his 10th goal in the competition, making things easier for his side. With psychology on their side, Bayern added a second goal via Alphonso Davies, who capitalized on a beautiful assist from Kane. This win ensured Bayern’s progression to the semifinals.
Inter – Feyenoord
Inter had won 2-0 in the Netherlands and looked to celebrate in front of their fans at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium. Marcus Thuram opened the scoring in the 8th minute, showing that Inter meant business early on. However, Feyenoord equalized thanks to a penalty by Modeste in the 42nd minute. In the second half, Inter regained the lead when Çalhanoglu scored from the spot, sealing a 2-1 victory.
Barcelona – Benfica 3-1
Barcelona started dynamically and took the lead through Raphinha after an excellent pass by Lamine Yamal in the 11th minute. Benfica quickly leveled through Otamendi in the 13th minute, but Barcelona regained control shortly after. Yamal’s brilliant effort in the 27th minute put Barcelona ahead again, followed by Raphinha’s second goal in the 42nd minute. Barcelona maintained their dominance and secured a comfortable win, ensuring their place in the semifinals.
Upcoming fixtures include matches between Lyon/Dortmund, Lille, Aston Villa/Brugge, Atletico Madrid/Real Madrid, Arsenal/Ajax, and more. The road to the final continues with the quarterfinals and semifinals scheduled in April and May.