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Champions League Quarter-Finals: Barcelona and Bayern Munich Secure Their Spots
Barcelona’s Dramatic Victory Over Benfica
| Match Details | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Teams: Barcelona vs. Benfica | Barcelona’s wide players, especially Raphinha and Lamine Yamal, shone brightly in the return leg. |
| First Leg Recap: Barcelona played most of the match with ten men after Pau Cubarsi’s early red card. Despite this, Hansi Flick’s side snatched a narrow win, with Raphinha netting the only goal. | Barça’s steel under pressure and tactical prowess were on full display in this match. |
| Second Leg Recap: Nicolas Otamendi cancelled out Raphinha’s early opener, but Raphinha netted his second after Lamine Yamal produced a moment of brilliance, securing a 3-1 aggregate victory. | Yamal’s sublime finish from long range was a highlight of the night, proving their deeper bench strength. |
| Next Opponent: Barcelona will face either Borussia Dortmund or Lille in the quarter-finals. | Expect a tough battle in the next round, given these teams’ defensive and tactical abilities. |
Bayern Munich’s Dominant Performance Against Bayer Leverkusen
| Match Details | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Teams: Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen | Bayern Munich showcased a commanding performance, especially Harry Kane, who scored a brace in the first leg. |
| First Leg Recap: Bayern Munich earned a shock 3-0 win at the Allianz Arena, thanks to Harry Kane’s goal after a significant error from Patrik Schick, who climbed into our ranking of top scorers in Europe. | Alphonso Davies added Bayern’s second, sealing the 3-0 win and 5-0 aggregate victory, dashing Leverkusen’s comeback hopes. |
| Next Opponent: Bayern Munich will face Serie A holders Inter Milan, who secured a 4-1 aggregate victory over Feyenoord in the last 16. | Two nutritional powerhouses are set to clash, the Bundesliga champs versus the Serie A’s latest champion. |
Champions League Prize Money and Future Matches
| Match Details and Links | Comments |
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| Prize Money Insight: Champions League prize money calculated: Liverpool and Arsenal competing for £210m jackpot | The mammoth prize moneys up increases the stakes and ardor in every match. |
| Inter Milan vs. Feyenoord Recap: Inter Milan won the first leg 2-1 on the road and secured a 4-1 aggregate win, with Marcus Thuram and Hakan Calhanoglou netting crucial goals. | The Milanese team’s resilience and clinical finishing were on full display, contrasting Bayern Munich’s dominate presence. |
| Future Matches: How Premier League teams qualify for Champions League and Europa competitions for 25/26 | Discover the path to European glory for Premier League clubs, including upcoming qualification routes and key dates for this sports calendar year. |