The Defending Champion, Real Madrid, has clinched the Champions League Quarter Final Berth in Penalty Thriller.
The Spanish giant qualified after a nail-biting 4-2 penalty shootout win over it’s arch, Atletico Madrid.
The both teams, after the full time game, had a tie, which ended in 2-2 draw, on aggregate, with Julian Alvarez’s disallowed penalty and Marcos Llorente’s miss sealing Atletico’s fate.
Madrid will now face Arsenal, who eased through with a 9-3 aggregate victory over PSV Eindhoven.
Arsenal’s Emphatic March Continues
Despite a 2-2 draw in the second leg, Arsenal dominated PSV 9-3 overall. Oleksandr Zinchenko and Declan Rice scored for the Gunners, while PSV’s Couhaib Driouech salvaged pride.
Mikel Arteta’s side, winless in Europe since 1994, now awaits a blockbuster clash with Real Madrid.
Asensio Shines as Villa Books PSG Showdown
Aston Villa roared into the quarter-finals for the first time in 42 years, crushing 10-man Club Brugge 3-0 (6-1 aggregate).
Marco Asensio, on loan from PSG, netted twice, setting up a reunion with his parent club.
Prince William cheered as Unai Emery’s men continued their fairytale European run.
Dortmund Stuns Lille to Set Up Barcelona Clash
Borussia Dortmund overturned an early deficit to beat Lille 2-1 (3-2 aggregate), with Emre Can and Maximilian Beier securing the victory.
The Bundesliga strugglers now face Barcelona, seeking redemption after a league-phase loss to the Catalans.
Next Up:
Real Madrid vs. Arsenal
Aston Villa vs. PSG
Dortmund vs. Barcelona
