UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Image Credit: Social Media.
European football’s biggest tournament is back, and fans are just over the moon. The 2024 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 concluded on February 21, and some of the results might surprise you.
So, please put on your fan hats, as we are here to provide you with the results of Leg 1 of this year’s Champions League’s Round of 16. Who has the upper hand walking into Leg 2 in March? Keep reading to find out.
February 14 and 15 Results – A Surprise Ending In Italy?
On February 14, four European elite clubs collided against each other to take the upper hand on Leg1.
Defending champions Manchester City was hosted by Group A’s runner-up Copenhagen at Parken Stadium. It was a dominating victory for the EPL team as Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, and Phil Foden scored.
On the other hand, Magnus Mattsson gave Copenhagen a little relief by hitting the only goal scored by the hosts. Similarly, Fourteen-time champion Real Madrid sealed their first-leg victory when Brahim Diaz found the back of the net in the 48th minute.
Moreover, On February 15, French giants Paris Saint-Germain, still looking for their maiden UEFA title, defended their fort effortlessly, giving the opponents, Real Sociedad, two goals trail for the second leg.
Finally, the Italian club Lazio hosted former champions Bayern Munich. The German club, led by Harry Kane, Thomas Muller, and Manuel Neuer, conceded a penalty in the 67th minute.
Dayot Upaecano got a red card for his interruption, and Ciro Immobile from Lazio scored the winning goal in the 69th minute from the penalty spot, giving the home team a one-goal lead for Leg 2.
UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Leg 1 Results – February 20 and 21
On February 20, Dortmund and PSV went toe to toe to reserve a win in their first-leg encounter. Donyell Maten broke the deadlock in the 24th minute and gave Dortmund a lead in the first half.
However, PSV leveled the score from the penalty spot in the 56th minute, making the final score 1-1. Further, Porto hosted Arsenal in a thrilling match, with Galeno finding the back of the net on stoppage time.
Similarly, Inter Milan defeated the Spanish club Atletico Madrid by one goal to nil. Finally, the most anticipated matchup between Barcelona and Napoli ended in a draw.
Not only soccer but Formula racing also has been well. Take a look at William Byron’s Winning moment at the 2024 Daytona.
Round Of 16 Leg 1 Score Summary
- Copenhagen 1-3 Manchester City
- RB Leipzig 0-1 Real Madrid
- PSG 2-0 Real Sociedad
- Lazio 1-0 Bayern Munich
- PSV 1-1 Dortmund
- Inter Milan 1-0 Atletico Madrid
- Porto 1-0 Arsenal
- Napoli 1-1 Barcelona
Now, UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Leg 2 will be played on March 6, 7, 13, and 14. Let’s see which teams will be in the last 8 in the race to the final.
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