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Champions League Round of 16: Bayern, Atlético, Galatasaray Shine as Liverpool, Tottenham Struggle

Posted : 11 March 2026

In Istanbul, Galatasaray secured a crucial 1‑0 first-leg victory over Liverpool in the Round of 16. Mario Lemina’s early header proved decisive, giving the Turkish side a narrow advantage heading into the return match at Anfield. Liverpool struggled to find cohesion in attack despite creating several chances, and a late effort was ruled out for handball, leaving the English side under pressure to overturn the deficit at home.

Bayern Munich displayed attacking dominance in Bergamo, dismantling Atalanta 6‑1. The German champions effectively booked their place in the quarter-finals with a commanding performance. Michael Olise starred with a brace, while Bayern’s multiple goal threats highlighted their attacking depth. Atalanta’s lone consolation goal did little to stem the tide of Bayern’s relentless pressure.

Atlético Madrid also enjoyed a comfortable win, defeating Tottenham Hotspur 5‑2 in Madrid. The hosts raced into a three-goal lead early in the match and maintained control throughout. Tottenham managed to score twice but will need a strong performance in the return leg to have any chance of progressing.

At St James’ Park, Newcastle United and Barcelona played out a 1‑1 draw. Harvey Barnes gave Newcastle a late lead, but Barcelona salvaged a draw with a stoppage-time penalty converted by Lamine Yamal. The result leaves the tie evenly poised for the second leg in Spain.

Overall, the first legs of the Champions League Round of 16 produced a mix of dominant performances and tense contests. Bayern Munich, Atlético Madrid, and Galatasaray now hold advantageous positions, while Liverpool, Tottenham, and Newcastle face challenging second-leg scenarios.

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