The Digest:
Arsenal secured a 2-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League round of 16 second leg, advancing 3-1 on aggregate with goals from Eberechi Eze and Declan Rice. The Gunners reach the quarter-finals for the third consecutive season and will face Sporting Lisbon, who overturned a 3-0 first-leg deficit by thrashing Bodo/Glimt 5-0. Paris Saint-Germain demolished Chelsea 3-0 at Stamford Bridge to complete an 8-2 aggregate win, while Real Madrid eliminated Manchester City 2-1 on the night (5-1 aggregate) for the second consecutive season.
Key Points:
- Arsenal's dominant display establishes them as serious UCL title contenders this season.
- PSG's 8-2 aggregate humiliation of Chelsea exposes the gulf between the European champions and the struggling Blues.
- Sporting Lisbon's 5-0 comeback from 3-0 down showcases remarkable resilience and attacking firepower.
- Real Madrid remains Man City's European nemesis, knocking them out again.
- The quarter-final lineup promises exciting matchups, with Arsenal facing in-form Sporting.
Sources: UEFA
