Bayern Munich, Barcelona, and Inter Milan have all secured their places in the next round of the UEFA Champions League, each continuing their quest for glory in Europe's premier football competition. Bayern Munich advanced past Bayer Leverkusen with a comprehensive aggregate score of 5-0, while Barcelona and Inter Milan also celebrated victories on the night. Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) edged out Liverpool to keep their hopes alive in the tournament.
Bayern Munich dominated Bayer Leverkusen with a 2-0 win at Leverkusen, adding to their commanding 3-0 victory in the first leg. This triumph marks Bayern's record 23rd appearance in the quarterfinals of the Champions League. Harry Kane played a pivotal role, scoring his 10th goal of the season in the competition and assisting another. His performance was instrumental in ensuring Bayern's seamless passage to the last eight.
Barcelona also shone brightly on the European stage with a 3-1 victory over Benfica. Raphinha proved to be a standout performer, netting twice and becoming the leading scorer in this season's Champions League with 11 goals. Lamine Yamal made history by becoming the youngest player to score and assist in a Champions League match at just 17 years and 241 days old. Reflecting on his performance, Yamal expressed gratitude towards his teammates, stating:
"My teammates make things much easier for me." – Lamine Yamal
Inter Milan secured their progression with a 2-1 win over Feyenoord at San Siro, advancing 4-1 on aggregate. Marcus Thuram opened the scoring with a spectacular eighth-minute goal, setting the tone for Inter's victory. Hakan Calhanoglu sealed the win by converting a penalty following a foul on Mehdi Taremi by Thomas Beelen.
In Paris, PSG faced Liverpool in a fiercely contested match. A late penalty secured a narrow 1-0 victory on the night for PSG, leveling the aggregate score at 1-1. Desire Doue became the youngest scorer of a winning penalty in Champions League history, sending PSG through to the next stage of the competition.
Benfica's Nicolas Otamendi etched his name into the record books as the third-oldest scorer in a Champions League knockout game. His goal in the 13th minute against Barcelona provided an early lead, though it was not enough to prevent Benfica's exit from the tournament.
