The Round of 16 second-leg matches take center stage throughout Europe this week, intensifying the competition for the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals.
Only eight of the sixteen clubs that are still in the running will move on to the next round of the Champions League match. The return matches on Tuesday and Wednesday promise huge stakes and little room for error because first-leg outcomes have already been announced.
Sporting CP will host Bodo/Glimt in Lisbon on Tuesday. Sporting will have a difficult task at home as the Norwegian team has a dominating 3-0 advantage from the first leg.
Following a 5-2 loss in Paris, Chelsea FC will take on Paris Saint-Germain at Stamford Bridge. If the Blues want to win the match, they need to score frequently while maintaining a tight defense.
Real Madrid will be hosted by Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester. Pep Guardiola’s team needs to play almost flawlessly to overcome the 3-0 deficit from the first leg against the Spanish powerhouses.
Arsenal and Bayer Leverkusen square off in another well-balanced match at the Emirates Stadium in North London. The match is still open after the 1-1 draw in Germany, but Arsenal will try to capitalize on their home field advantage.
The drama will continue with Wednesday’s games. After a 1-1 draw at St. James’ Park, FC Barcelona will play Newcastle United FC at Camp Nou. Another close match is anticipated, with Barcelona having a small advantage at home.
After losing 5-2 in Spain, Tottenham Hotspur FC will have a difficult climb against Atlético Madrid. To sustain their campaign, Spurs need to put on an incredible show for their supporters.
Liverpool takes on Galatasaray in one of the most skillfully balanced games at Anfield. Liverpool’s home record makes the result questionable, despite the Turkish team’s slim 1-0 advantage.
After a commanding 6-1 victory in Italy, FC Bayern Munich has total control over Atalanta BC in the last match.
The complete Champions League round of 16 second leg schedule is listed below:
March 17, Tuesday
Sporting Lisbon against. Bodø/Glimt 6:45 p.m.; Chelsea vs. PSG 9 p.m.; Manchester City vs. Real Madrid 9 p.m.; Arsenal vs. Bayer Leverkusen 9 p.m.; Wednesday, March 18: Barcelona vs. Newcastle United 6:45 p.m.; Tottenham Hotspur vs. Atletico Madrid 9 p.m.
Galatasaray vs. Liverpool at 9 p.m. Bayern Atalanta against. Munich, 9 p.m.
