UEFA Champions League Roundup: A Week of Drama, Records, and Stunning Performances

Author: Emilia N H |Martch 6, 2025

The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 delivered an action-packed week of football, with thrilling encounters, record-breaking performances, and unexpected upsets. From Bayern Munich’s dominant display to Arsenal’s historic win and Liverpool’s resilience against PSG, here’s a complete roundup of this week’s biggest clashes.

Bayern Munich 3-0 Bayer Leverkusen – Kane Inspires Bavarians to Victory
Bayern Munich stamped their authority on the all-German Champions League showdown with a dominant 3-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen at the Allianz Arena.

Harry Kane opened the scoring early on, capitalizing on a defensive lapse from Leverkusen.
The visitors' night went from bad to worse when Nordi Mukiele was sent off, leaving them with ten men.
Joshua Kimmich controlled the midfield, and Jamal Musiala added a second goal, before Kane sealed the result with a VAR-confirmed penalty.
Bayern’s commanding performance puts them in the driving seat heading into the second leg.

Benfica 0-1 Barcelona – 10-Man Barca Hold Firm in Lisbon
Despite going down to ten men early in the match, Barcelona managed a gritty 1-0 win over Benfica in Lisbon.

Teenage defender Pau Cubarsí was sent off in the 22nd minute, forcing Barca to defend deep.
Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny put on a masterclass, making key saves to keep Benfica at bay.
The decisive moment came when Raphinha capitalized on a defensive error to slot home the winner.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick praised his team’s resilience, hailing Szczesny’s world-class performance in keeping the clean sheet.

PSG 0-1 Liverpool – Alisson’s Brilliance & Elliott’s Heroics
Liverpool pulled off a smash-and-grab victory at the Parc des Princes, beating Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 despite PSG dominating possession.

Alisson Becker was the hero of the night, making nine stunning saves to deny PSG’s attack, including a fingertip stop from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s free kick.
PSG created 28 attempts on goal but failed to find the net.
Harvey Elliott made an immediate impact, scoring 47 seconds after coming on, finishing off a Darwin Núñez assist to steal the win.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot admitted the Reds were lucky, while PSG’s Luis Enrique called the result "unfair" given his team’s dominance.

Arsenal’s Historic 7-1 Win Over PSV Eindhoven
Arsenal produced one of the most dominant displays in Champions League history, thrashing PSV Eindhoven 7-1 in a record-breaking performance.

The Gunners became the first team to score seven goals away from home in a Champions League knockout match.
Six different players found the net, showcasing their attacking depth.
17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri became the third-youngest player to score in a Champions League knockout game.
Mikel Arteta’s side look unstoppable, and with this kind of form, they will be a major threat to any team in the competition.

Other Notable Results
Inter Milan 2-0 Feyenoord – A clinical performance from Inter gave them a comfortable advantage heading into the second leg.
Aston Villa 3-1 Club Brugge – Aston Villa continued their fine form, putting themselves in a strong position to advance.
 

Looking Ahead – What to Expect in the Second Leg
As teams prepare for the return legs in two weeks, the stakes couldn’t be higher:

Can PSG overturn their deficit at Anfield and punish Liverpool for their luck in Paris?
Will Bayern Munich finish the job against Leverkusen, or is a shock comeback on the cards?
Can Benfica respond against Barcelona, or will Barca’s resilience see them through?
With all to play for in the second leg, the Champions League knockout stage is just getting started—and more drama is guaranteed!