Kick Off: RMA to face Arsenal by knocking Atléti out, BVB & Villa qualify for QF

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Match Reports

Atletico 1-0 Real Madrid (2-2 agg, 2-4 on pens): Real into QFs to meet Arsenal

Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez had a penalty dramatically ruled out in the shootout as Real Madrid edged out their city rivals to reach the quarter-finals.

Arsenal 2-2 PSV (9-3 agg): First-leg victory secure Gunners into quarter-finals

Arsenal completed a resounding 9-3 aggregate victory over PSV Eindhoven to move into the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

Lille 1-2 Dortmund (2-3 agg): BVB earn comeback win as Emre Can and Beier score

Borussia Dortmund came from behind to beat Lille and reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

Villa 3-0 Brugge (6-1 agg): Asensio brace helps hosts into Last-8 against PSG

Aston Villa completed a comfortable passage into a Champions League quarter-final with Paris St-Germain after cruising to victory against Club Brugge at Villa Park.

These Things Happen

UCL quarter-final match confirmed! Real take Arsenal, Bayern meet Inter

QUARTER-FINAL UCL 2024/25!

2 assists! OFFICIAL: Sterling has been named MOTM for Arsenal vs PSV

Raheem Sterling has been awarded the man of the match for his performance against PSV.

OFFICIAL: Ángel Correa suspended for five matches for using offensive language

The RFEF's Disciplinary Committee 's sanction against Ángel Correa is now official.

Raphinha challenges Messi's historic record

The Brazilian winger has already scored 11 goals in the Champions League and is just three away from equalling the Argentine star's best tally from the 2011/12 season.

Alvarez's pen was disallowed by VAR because he made double contact with the ball

Diego Simeone's side were controversially denied a goal in the shootout, despite Julian Alvarez finding the back of the net for Atletico's second penalty.

Liverpool crowd reaction before Nunez missed crucial penalty spoke volumes

Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock believes there was a 'sense of anxiety' as Darwin Nunez stepped up to take his penalty against Paris Saint-Germain.

PSG boss Luis Enrique dismisses Liverpool theory and makes UCL vow

Luis Enrique masterminded Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory over Liverpool, beating the Arne Slot's men on the so-called 'lottery' of penalties to book their place in the quarter-finals.

Real Madrid star not interested in swap move to EPL for midfield target

Real Madrid decided against moving for a midfielder after the retirement of Toni Kroos, a decision that has been discussed ad nauseam since, with the exception of several weeks before Dani Ceballos was injured. There has been some suggestion that they could look to strengthen the middle of the pitch this summer though.

Barcelona captain offers to end dispute between club and singing section

Barcelona have been in an ongoing battle with their loudest fans for several months at this point, but there is no end in sight to their dispute. That is despite some of their stars offering to resolve the issue.

Benfica to face heavy UEFA action after clashes with security and flare show

Benfica could be in for severe sanctions from UEFA after their fans once again broke regulations on flares during their clash with Barcelona on Tuesday night. While the game was not stopped on Tuesday at Montjuic, there were more serious incidents, including clashes with security.

Mount returns to Man Utd training but Amorim facing another selection crisis

MANCHESTER UNITED star Mason Mount has returned to training after three months out injured.

Can Asensio play against PSG in Champions League? Aston Villa loan explained

Paris Saint-Germain's victory over Liverpool in the Champions League has left some Aston Villa fans wondering if they might be without Marco Asensio should Unai Emery's sisde also progress to the quarter-finals, but 

What They Say

“I’ve seen it and I think…” – Ancelotti addresses Alvarez penalty controversy

Real Madrid are into the Champions League quarter-finals after a penalty shoot-out victory over city rivals Atletico Madrid. The hosts won 1-0 after 120 minutes to take the tie to spot-kicks, during which Los Blancos emerged as 4-2 victors after successful efforts from Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde and Antonio Rudiger.

Henry snubs Salah to name Raphinha as favourite for Ballon d'Or

Thierry Henry has overlooked Mohammed Salah as his leading candidate for the Ballon d'Or, with a LaLiga star touted as his favourite for the award.

Simeone protests at the launch: "Raise hands if you saw Julián touch it twice"

Diego Simeone talks about Alvarez's penalty in his press conference after Atlético was beaten by Real Madrid.

Valdano explains why Mbappé and Vinicius don't connect on the pitch

From the moment Mbappé arrived at Real Madrid, talk began about how Ancelotti would manage to ensure the two stars connected on the pitch. A debate and controversy that continues to this day. 

Fixtures Of The Day

Europa League

Athletic Club VS Roma 2025/03/13 17:45 UTC

Tottenham VS AZ Alkmaar 2025/03/13 20:00 UTC

Man United VS Real Sociedad  2025/03/13 20:00 UTC

UEFA Europa Conference League

Chelsea VS Copenhagen  2025/03/13 20:00 UTC