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Champions League Round of 16: Real Madrid and PSG Shine as Bodo/Glimt Stun Sporting

Posted : 12 March 2026

The 2025–26 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first-leg matches provided plenty of drama and standout performances across Europe. Real Madrid set the tone with a dominant 3–0 victory over Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabéu. Federico Valverde stole the show, scoring a brilliant first-half hat-trick and putting the Spanish side in a commanding position ahead of the return leg. Madrid’s control and sharp attacking play left City with a steep challenge to overturn the deficit.

Meanwhile, defending champions Paris Saint-Germain showcased their offensive firepower in a 5–2 win against Chelsea at the Parc des Princes. The French side raced into an early lead and maintained their momentum throughout the match. Key goals from Vitinha and a late double from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia secured a comfortable advantage, leaving Chelsea with a tough task in the second leg in London.

In Germany, Bayer Leverkusen and Arsenal played out a thrilling 1–1 draw. Robert Andrich gave Leverkusen the lead, but former player Kai Havertz converted a late penalty to rescue a point for Arsenal. The result leaves the tie finely balanced heading into the second leg at the Emirates Stadium, setting up an exciting showdown between the two sides.

Perhaps the biggest surprise of the night came from Norway, where Bodø/Glimt stunned Sporting Lisbon with a 3–0 win. Goals from Sondre Brunstad Fet, Ole Didrik Blomberg, and Kasper Høgh put the Scandinavian underdogs in an impressive position as they chase a historic quarter-final berth, proving once again that the Champions League is never short of surprises.

The first-leg fixtures combined expected dominance from elite clubs with remarkable performances from underdogs, ensuring that the Round of 16 will remain highly competitive and unpredictable in the coming weeks.

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