In the early morning of March 13, Beijing time, the second leg of the 2024-25 Champions League 1/8 finals will be replayed 4 times. Defending champions Real Madrid eliminated Atletico Madrid on penalties and will face Arsenal in the quarter-finals against PSV Eindhoven. In addition, Borussia Dortmund and Aston Villa, eliminated Lille and Club Brugge, respectively.
So far, the top 8 in the Champions League have all been produced, respectivelyReal Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern, Borussia Dortmund, Aston Villa, Arsenal, Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain。 The top 8 teams are all from the top five European leagues, with two teams each in La Liga, Bundesliga and the Premier League, and only one team left in Ligue 1 and Serie A.
Atletico Madrid 1-0 Real Madrid (2-4 on penalties, 4-6 on aggregate)
In the first leg, Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid 2-1 at home. Back at home, Atletico equalised just 27 seconds after Gallagher tackled in front of goal. In the 69th minute, Mbappe made a penalty kick, and Vinicius took the penalty and released the anti-aircraft gun. In extra time, neither team achieved anything. In the penalty shootout, Alvarez made a penalty violation, Llorente missed, Vazquez missed a point, and Real Madrid advanced in danger.
Arsenal 2-2 PSV Eindhoven (9-3 on aggregate)
In the first leg, Arsenal beat PSV Eindhoven 7-1 away. Back at home this time, Arsenal doubled their advantage in the opening six minutes, Sterling split the ball and Zinchenko scored with a left-footed volley to rewrite the aggregate score to 8-1. In the 18th minute, Perisic volleyed home PSV Eindhoven to make it 2-8. In the 37th minute, Raheem Sterling crossed from the bottom and Rice headed the ball into the back of the net. In the 70th minute, De Liouch chased another goal for PSV Eindhoven. In the end, Arsenal eliminated PSV Eindhoven with an aggregate score of 9-3 and entered the top 8 of the Champions League.
Lille 1-2 Borussia Dortmund (2-3 on aggregate)
In the first leg, the two sides drew 1-1 at home to Borussia Dortmund. Just five minutes into the game, Jonathan David's shot was leaked from under the crotch by Kerber to give Lille a 2-1 lead on aggregate. In the 54th minute, Meunier pushed down Gilassie in the penalty area to send a penalty, and Emre Can converted the penalty kick, and the two sides drew 2-2 on aggregate. In the 64th minute, Bayer volleyed the goal, and Dort finally eliminated Lille with a total score of 3-2 and advanced to the top 8.
Aston Villa 3-0 Club Brugge (6-1 on aggregate)
In the first leg, Villa beat Club Brugge 3-1 away. And the battle beganIn just 17 minutes, Sabu pulled down Marcus Rashford back and the referee sent him off with a red card, leaving Club Brugge with one man less. In the 50th minute, Asensio half-turned and scored. Seven minutes later, Maatsen added another goal for Villa, and in the 61st minute, Marcus Rashford provided the assist and Asensio completed the double. In the end, Villa eliminated Club Brugge with an aggregate score of 6-1 and entered the top 8 for the first time after the Champions League was restructured.
Attached: Champions League 1/4 final matchup
【Upper Section】
Paris Saint-Germain vs Aston Villa
Real Madrid vs Arsenal
【Lower Section】
Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona
Bayern vs Inter Milan