UEFA Champions League: Arsenal win big, Real Madrid, Villa victorious in Round of 16 First-Leg
The first leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 saw some exciting and dramatic results across Europe on March 4, 2025.
Club Brugge 1-3 Aston Villa
Aston Villa secured a solid away victory against Club Brugge. The Belgian side found themselves trailing 3-1 at full time, with Villa showcasing a strong performance. Marco Asensio continued his impressive form, scoring for Villa from the spot . Brugge will need a strong comeback in the second leg at Villa Park.
Borussia Dortmund 1-1 Lille
In Germany, Borussia Dortmund played out a 1-1 draw with Lille. The match was evenly contested, with both sides finding the net. Karim Adeyemi fired Dortmund ahead in the first half before the visitors equalized in the second half. Dortmund will now head to France for the second leg, looking to build on their home advantage.
PSV Eindhoven 1-7 Arsenal
Arsenal produced one of the most dominant away performances in recent Champions League history, beating PSV Eindhoven 7-1. The result marked Arsenal’s biggest-ever away win in the competition, with the team showing clinical finishing. PSV will have a mountain to climb in the return leg at the Emirates.
Real Madrid 2-1 Atlético Madrid
In the Madrid derby, Real Madrid edged out Atlético Madrid 2-1. Rodrygo opened the scoring for Real Madrid before Julian Alvarez bagged the equalizer in the first half. Mendy scored the match-winner in the second half to secure the first-leg advantage for Los Blancos, leaving Atlético with work to do in the second leg at home. Real Madrid’s star power shone through once again as they look to advance to the next stage.
The second-leg matches are scheduled for March 12, 2025, and they promise to be crucial for all the teams involved as they fight for a place in the quarter-finals.
Here’s a quick recap of the results:
- Club Brugge 1-3 Aston Villa
- Borussia Dortmund 1-1 Lille
- PSV Eindhoven 1-7 Arsenal
- Real Madrid 2-1 Atlético Madrid
Upcoming Matches (Second Leg, March 12, 2025):
- Aston Villa vs Club Brugge
- Lille vs Borussia Dortmund
- Arsenal vs PSV Eindhoven
- Atlético Madrid vs Real Madrid
