Champions League Roundup: Arsenal Advance, Chelsea Eliminated, and More

The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 concluded on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, with a mix of expected and surprising results. Arsenal secured their place in the quarterfinals, although Chelsea suffered a heavy defeat and were eliminated from the competition. Manchester City also exited the tournament, and Sporting CP staged a remarkable comeback.

Arsenal Cruise Past Bayer Leverkusen

Arsenal defeated Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium, completing a 3-1 aggregate victory. Goals from Eberechi Eze and Declan Rice sealed the win for the Premier League leaders, keeping their quadruple dream alive. NBC Sports reports that Arsenal now face Sporting CP in the quarterfinals next month.

Chelsea Eliminated by Paris Saint-Germain

Chelsea were convincingly beaten by Paris Saint-Germain, losing 3-0 on the night and 8-2 on aggregate. The defeat marks a disappointing end to Chelsea’s Champions League campaign. ESPN details the comprehensive loss for the London club.

Manchester City Fall to Real Madrid

Despite a valiant effort, Manchester City were unable to overcome Real Madrid’s 3-0 first-leg advantage. Real Madrid won the second leg 2-1, securing their passage to the quarterfinals with a 5-1 aggregate score. ESPN covered the match, noting the difficulty City faced in overturning the deficit.

Sporting CP Stun Bodø/Glimt

Sporting CP produced a stunning comeback, winning 5-0 in the second leg after losing the first leg 3-0 to Bodø/Glimt. This remarkable turnaround sees them advance to the quarterfinals. ESPN highlighted Sporting’s impressive victory.

Upcoming Quarterfinal Matches

The Champions League quarterfinal lineup is taking shape. Arsenal will face Sporting CP, while other matches include Newcastle vs. Barcelona (1-1 agg), Liverpool vs. Galatasaray (0-1 agg), and Tottenham vs. Atletico Madrid (2-5 agg). BBC Sport provides a schedule of the upcoming matches, with Newcastle’s game at the Nou Camp on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 17:45 GMT, followed by Liverpool and Tottenham’s home games at 20:00 GMT.

League Cup Final Awaits Arsenal

Before their Champions League quarterfinal, Arsenal will compete in the League Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 12:30 pm ET. NBC Sports reports on Arsenal’s busy schedule.