Madrid: Vinicius Jr. starred with a brilliant brace as Real Madrid defeated Manchester City 2-1 to secure a place in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals.
Vinicius leads Madrid charge
The Brazilian forward delivered a match-winning performance, scoring twice to knock out Pep Guardiola’s side in a high-stakes clash. City were reduced to 10 men during the game, further compounding their struggles against the Spanish giants.
Arsenal and PSG advance
Elsewhere, Arsenal booked their spot in the last eight with a 2-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen, sealing a 3-1 aggregate victory.
Paris Saint-Germain also progressed to the quarterfinals, continuing their strong run in the competition.
Sporting stage comeback
In another dramatic tie, Sporting CP produced a dominant display to thrash Bodø/Glimt 5-0 after extra time.
The result completed a remarkable turnaround, with Sporting winning 5-3 on aggregate and ending Bodø/Glimt’s impressive Champions League journey.
Conclusion
With Real Madrid, Arsenal, PSG and Sporting CP advancing, the Champions League quarterfinal lineup continues to take shape, setting up more thrilling encounters in Europe’s premier club competition.
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