Real Madrid, PSG, Arsenal, and Sporting Lisbon all secured their places in the Champions League quarterfinals on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, setting the stage for a compelling knockout stage. The following day, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, and Atletico Madrid joined them, completing the eight-team field.
Sporting Lisbon staged a remarkable comeback to overcome a 3-0 first-leg deficit against Bodø/Glimt. Rui Borges’ side battled back to force a draw in regulation time before securing a 5-0 victory in extra time, fueled by goals from Maximiliano Araujo and Rafael Nel. This stunning turnaround sends Sporting into the quarterfinals.
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Paris Saint-Germain had a much smoother path, building on their dominant 5-2 first-leg win over Chelsea. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who made a significant impact off the bench in the first match with a brace and an assist, continued his impressive form by opening the scoring in the 6th minute of the second leg. Bradley Barcola and Senny Mayulu added to the tally, sealing an 8-2 aggregate victory for PSG and reaffirming their title defense ambitions.
Real Madrid continued their recent dominance over Manchester City, advancing with a 5-1 aggregate scoreline. Federico Valverde’s hat-trick in the first leg provided a comfortable cushion, and the second leg saw an early red card to City captain Bernardo Silva in the 20th minute after a VAR review for an elbow. Vinícius Júnior scored twice in a 2-1 win, extending Real Madrid’s record against City to four eliminations in five years.
Arsenal navigated a tight tie against Bayer Leverkusen, securing a 2-0 victory in the second leg after a 1-1 draw in the first. Goals from Eze and Rice propelled the Gunners to the quarterfinals. The win keeps Arsenal’s hopes alive for a potential quadruple of trophies this season.
Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, and Atletico Madrid joined the quarterfinal lineup on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Barcelona delivered a dominant performance against Newcastle, with Robert Lewandowski scoring two goals.
Liverpool impressively overturned their first-leg deficit, while Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid comfortably held onto their advantages.
Champions League Quarterfinal Matchups:
PSG – Liverpool
Real Madrid – Bayern Munich
FC Barcelona – Atletico Madrid
Sporting – Arsenal
