- Champions League Round Of 16: Second-Leg Fixtures Set For Decisive Showdowns
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UCL Round Of 16 Second Leg Matches Set For Decisive Clashes
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Teams Battle For Quarter Final Spots In Champions League
The race for a place in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League continues this week as second-leg matches in the Round of 16 take centre stage across Europe.
Sixteen clubs remain in contention, but only eight will progress, with first-leg results setting up high-stakes encounters on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that tuesday’s fixtures begin in Lisbon, where Sporting CP host Bodø/Glimt. The visitors hold a 3-0 advantage from the first leg, leaving Sporting with a difficult task on home soil.
At Stamford Bridge, Chelsea FC face Paris Saint-Germain after suffering a 5-2 defeat in Paris. The English side will need a strong attacking display alongside defensive discipline to stay in the competition.
In Manchester, Manchester City take on Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium. The hosts trail 3-0 from the first leg and must deliver a near-perfect performance against the Spanish giants.
Another closely contested tie sees Arsenal welcome Bayer Leverkusen to the Emirates Stadium after a 1-1 draw in Germany.
Wednesday’s action continues with FC Barcelona hosting Newcastle United following a 1-1 result in the first leg. The Spanish side will look to capitalise on home advantage.
In North London, Tottenham Hotspur face Atletico Madrid after a 5-2 loss in Spain, needing a major turnaround to progress.
At Anfield, Liverpool FC host Galatasaray, with the visitors holding a narrow 1-0 lead from the first leg.
The final tie sees Bayern Munich in a commanding position against Atalanta after a 6-1 victory in the first leg.
Full Fixtures
Tuesday, March 17
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Sporting Lisbon vs Bodø/Glimt – 6:45 p.m.
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Chelsea vs PSG – 9 p.m.
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Manchester City vs Real Madrid – 9 p.m.
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Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen – 9 p.m.
Wednesday, March 18
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Barcelona vs Newcastle United – 6:45 p.m.
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Tottenham Hotspur vs Atletico Madrid – 9 p.m.
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Liverpool vs Galatasaray – 9 p.m.
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Bayern Munich vs Atalanta – 9 p.m.
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