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The UEFA Champions League quarter-finalists have been confirmed following a dramatic round of 16 ties, with Real Madrid, Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Borussia Dortmund securing their spots on Wednesday.
Madrid Edge Atlético in Thriller
Real Madrid clinched a place in the last eight despite a 1-0 second-leg defeat to city rivals Atlético Madrid. Antonio Rüdiger converted the decisive penalty in the shootout as Carlo Ancelotti’s side triumphed 4-2 on spot-kicks after the tie ended 2-2 on aggregate. Conor Gallagher gave Atlético an early lead, but a missed penalty from Vinícius Júnior kept Madrid in the contest, setting up a tense finish.
Premier League Duo March On
Arsenal comfortably progressed despite a 2-2 home draw against PSV, advancing 9-3 on aggregate. Oleksandr Zinchenko and Declan Rice were on target for the Gunners, while PSV fought back through Perišić and Couhaib Driouech.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa impressed with a dominant 3-0 win over Club Brugge, sealing a 6-1 aggregate victory. Marco Asensio starred with a brace, while Ian Maatsen also found the net in a commanding performance.
Dortmund Complete Quarter-Final Line-Up
Borussia Dortmund came from behind to defeat Lille 2-1, advancing 3-2 on aggregate. Jonathan David’s early goal gave the French side hope, but second-half strikes from Emre Can and Maximilian Beier ensured Dortmund’s progression.
Quarter-Final Fixtures
The Champions League quarter-finals will commence on April 8-9, with the second legs taking place on April 15-16.
First Legs:
April 8: Arsenal vs. Real Madrid, Bayern Munich vs. Inter
April 9: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Aston Villa, Barcelona vs. Borussia Dortmund
Second Legs:
April 15: Aston Villa vs. PSG, Borussia Dortmund vs. Barcelona
April 16: Real Madrid vs. Arsenal, Inter vs. Bayern Munich
All matches will kick off at 21:00 CET.
With the quarter-final stage set, Europe’s elite clubs will battle for a place in the semi-finals as the road to Wembley intensifies.
