Champions League 2025: Round of 16 Wrap-Up and Quarter-Final Preview

The 2024–25 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 delivered plenty of drama, goals, and surprises as Europe’s top clubs battled for a place in the quarter-finals. Now that all eight teams have booked their spots in the next stage, here’s a full roundup of the Round of 16 results and what lies ahead.

Round of 16 Results:

• Paris Saint-Germain vs. Liverpool (1-1 agg, PSG won 4-1 on penalties):
  After both sides earned 1-0 home wins, the tie was settled by a penalty shootout at Anfield. PSG held their nerve, converting four penalties while Liverpool faltered. Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was instrumental in securing PSG’s passage to the last eight.
• Real Madrid vs. Atlético Madrid (2-2 agg, Real Madrid won 4-2 on penalties):
  The Madrid derby lived up to expectations, with both legs ending 1-1. In the shootout, a controversial moment saw Atlético’s Julián Álvarez penalized for a double touch, helping Real Madrid edge through.
• Arsenal vs. PSV Eindhoven (9-3 agg):
  Arsenal demolished PSV with a stunning 7-1 away win in the first leg, followed by a 2-2 draw at the Emirates. Ethan Nwaneri and Raheem Sterling were among the standout performers in a goal-filled tie.
• Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen (5-0 agg):
  Bayern flexed their European muscle with a commanding performance. A 3-0 win at home was followed by a 2-0 triumph away, with Harry Kane and Alphonso Davies leading the charge.
• Barcelona vs. Benfica (4-1 agg):
  Barcelona eased past Benfica, winning both legs to secure a 4-1 aggregate victory. Strong defensive displays and clinical finishing ensured their safe passage to the quarter-finals.
• Aston Villa vs. Club Brugge (6-1 agg):
  Making a strong statement, Aston Villa thrashed Club Brugge over two legs. A 4-0 home win was followed by a 2-1 away result, marking Villa’s first quarter-final appearance in decades.
• Inter Milan vs. Feyenoord (4-1 agg):
  Inter were dominant across both legs, comfortably dispatching Feyenoord with a composed and professional display.
• Borussia Dortmund vs. Lille (3-2 agg):
  Dortmund edged past Lille in a closely fought tie. A 2-1 home win and a 1-1 draw away were enough to seal their place in the last eight.

Quarter-Final Draw:

Here are the confirmed quarter-final matchups:

• Arsenal vs. Real Madrid
• Paris Saint-Germain vs. Aston Villa
• Barcelona vs. Borussia Dortmund
• Bayern Munich vs. Inter Milan

The first legs will be played on April 8 and 9, with the second legs scheduled for April 15 and 16, 2025.

As the tournament heats up, fans can expect high-octane clashes and world-class football as Europe’s elite vie for a spot in the semi-finals.