Girona Shut Out as Real Madrid Secures Win
In a memorable outing at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid put on a goal-scoring clinic, notching two goals while keeping a clean sheet against Girona in the La Liga.
Sporting Falls Flat as Dortmund Marches Into Champions League Knockouts
Borussia Dortmund joined the clubs who already through to the last 16 of the Champions League with a comfortable 0-0 draw against Sporting CP at home.
Extra-time defeat for Juventus away to PSV
The first half was goalless, but straight after half-time, Ivan Perišić made his mark as he netted, with an assist by Noa Lang, to give PSV the lead.
Paris Saint Germain Outplays Brest in Convincing Home Triumph
Paris Saint Germain’s precision at home against Brest in the Champions League on Wednesday led to a comprehensive 7-0 triumph.
Kylian Mbappé scores three in Real Madrid’s win over Manchester City
The goal that reduced the score to 3-1 came in stoppage time, when Nico González found the net for Manchester City, with an assist by Omar Marmoush.
Aston Villa and Liverpool Settle for Honors in Pulsating Clash
Aston Villa took the lead just before the half-time whistle as Ollie Watkins scored, with an assist by Lucas Digne.
Talbi’s Heroics Propel Club Brugge to Victory Against Atalanta
In the 27th minute Chemsdine Talbi increased the lead for Club Brugge with an assist by Christos Tzolis.
Dramatic 3-3 Draw Sees Benfica Battle Past Monaco into Champions League Knockouts
Benfica scraped their way into the last 16 of the Champions League after a breathless 3-3 draw with Monaco that earned them a 4-3 win on aggregate in the play-off round. Monaco took the lead twice during the match and was close to forcing extra time before Orkun Kokcu’s late equalizer in the 84th minute sealed Benfica’s progression. The firefight in Lisbon sets up Benfica for the next round either Barcelona or Liverpool. Despite being without Angel Di Maria, Benfica had enough about them to hold firm. While Monaco, missing midfield depth, had to change their line-up but still didn’t shy away from the fight. And the drama permeated every stage of the game. Benfica scored first with a goal from Kerem Akturkoglu, but Monaco drew level almost immediately with a goal from Takumi Minamino. Eliesse Ben Seghir and Vangelis Pavlidis traded goals before George Ilenikhena’s strike in the 81st minute — his sixth goal in seven league appearances — put Monaco back in front. But Benfica would not fold, and Kokcu’s sharp response to a threatening cross leveled the score and clinched passage to the next round. Even a last-minute penalty, which was initially awarded to Benfica but overturned by VAR, added to the now nail-biting appeal of a match that is already on a knife edge.
Celtic’s Heroic Effort Falls Short as Bayern Escape with Aggregate Win
Celtic fell heartbreakingly short of pulling off a huge upset against Bayern Munich, with Alphonso Davies smothering their hopes late on.
Milan’s UCL Dreams Dashed as Feyenoord Capitalizes on Costly Sending-Off
AC Milan’s chances of progress in the Champions League were severely dented by the sending-off of Theo Hernandez for diving, a soul-destroying instant that turned the match entirely.