The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second legs began today, setting the stage for intense battles as teams vie for a spot in the quarterfinals. With first-leg results shaping the stakes, Europe’s top clubs are poised for decisive showdowns.
In Tuesday’s fixtures, Barcelona hosts Benfica, holding a slim 1-0 advantage from the first leg.
Liverpool welcomes Paris Saint-Germain to Anfield, also leading 1-0, thanks to a stellar performance by goalkeeper Alisson in Paris.
Inter Milan faces Feyenoord with a 1-0 edge, while Bayern Munich, up 3-0 from the first leg, takes on Bayer Leverkusen in an all-German clash.
Wednesday’s matches promise further drama. Borussia Dortmund, tied 1-1 with Lille after the first leg, will look to capitalize at home.
Arsenal, riding high after a 7-1 thrashing of PSV Eindhoven, aims to seal their progression.
Real Madrid, with a 2-1 lead over rivals Atlético Madrid, faces a tense derby, and Aston Villa, ahead 3-1 against Club Brugge, seeks to maintain their momentum.
As the competition heats up, Dortmund’s Serhou Guirassy leads the scoring charts with 10 goals this season.
The outcomes of these matches will determine the eight teams advancing to the next round, with the final set for May 31 in Munich.
Pundits claim that UEFA round of 16 second leg predictions for these matches are easy as all of the teams will win or at least score a goal at home.
