The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 has concluded, with teams battling it out in thrilling second-leg encounters to secure their place in the quarter-finals. From dramatic penalty shootouts to dominant performances, this stage of the competition delivered plenty of excitement. Here’s a full breakdown of the results and the matchups for the next round.

Real Madrid Triumphs in Madrid Derby After Penalty Shootout
Match: Atlético Madrid 1-0 Real Madrid (Aggregate: 2-2; Real Madrid won 4-2 on penalties)
Key Moment: Conor Gallagher opened the scoring just 27 seconds into the game, setting the record for the fastest goal by an English player in Champions League history.
How It Ended: Despite Atlético Madrid’s early lead, Real Madrid held their composure, pushing the match to penalties, where they emerged victorious.
 

PSG Edge Out Liverpool in Anfield Thriller
Match: Liverpool 0-1 Paris Saint-Germain (Aggregate: 0-2)
Key Moment: Ousmane Dembélé’s first-half goal brought PSG level on aggregate.
How It Ended: The match was decided by penalties, with PSG’s Gianluigi Donnarumma producing decisive saves to ensure their progression.
 

Arsenal and Aston Villa Dominate Their Opponents
Arsenal vs. PSV Eindhoven: The Gunners, who carried a commanding 7-1 aggregate lead from the first leg, comfortably progressed to the quarter-finals, demonstrating their attacking depth.
Aston Villa vs. Club Brugge: Aston Villa delivered an impressive 6-1 aggregate win, marking one of their strongest European performances.
 

Bayern Munich Outclasses Bayer Leverkusen
Match: Bayer Leverkusen 0-2 Bayern Munich (Aggregate: 0-5)
Key Moment: Harry Kane’s consistent form played a crucial role in Bayern’s dominant victory.
How It Ended: Bayern Munich showcased their European pedigree, ensuring a comfortable passage to the next round.
 

Barcelona’s Young Star Makes History
Match: Barcelona 3-1 Benfica (Aggregate: 4-1)
Key Moment: Lamine Yamal, at just 17 years and 241 days old, became the youngest player to score and assist in a Champions League match.
How It Ended: Barcelona’s rising star led his team into the quarter-finals with a strong performance.
 

Other Key Results
Inter Milan: Progressed after securing a solid victory over Feyenoord.
Borussia Dortmund: Advanced following a convincing win against Lille.
 

Quarter-Final Fixtures Set
With the Round of 16 wrapped up, the quarter-final lineup features some blockbuster matchups:

Arsenal vs. Real Madrid
Aston Villa vs. Paris Saint-Germain
Barcelona vs. Borussia Dortmund
Bayern Munich vs. Inter Milan
With these teams now set to compete for a spot in the semi-finals, fans can expect even more thrilling encounters in the next round.

The first legs of the quarter-finals will be played on April 8-9, 2025, with the second legs on April 15-16, 2025.

Who will advance to the final four? The race to the Champions League trophy is heating up!