The Champions League Round of 16 matches saw some thrilling encounters, with Aston Villa, Real Madrid, and Arsenal securing impressive wins. Here’s a recap of the matches:

Aston Villa Defeat Club Brugge 3-1

Aston Villa took a significant step towards advancing to the quarterfinals with a 3-1 win over Club Brugge. Leon Bailey scored the opening goal in the 3rd minute, but Maxim De Cuyper equalized for Brugge in the 12th minute. However, Villa regained their lead in the 82nd minute when Brandon Mechele scored an own goal, and Marco Asensio sealed the win with a penalty kick in the 88th minute.

Real Madrid Edge Out Atletico Madrid 2-1

Real Madrid secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid. Rodrygo scored the opening goal for Real Madrid, but Atletico Madrid equalized through a stunning strike from Antoine Griezmann. However, Brahim Diaz scored the winner for Real Madrid in the 76th minute, securing a crucial win for the Los Blancos.

Arsenal Thrash PSV 7-1

Arsenal produced a stunning display to thrash PSV 7-1. Martin Odegaard scored twice, while Leandro Trossard and Riccardo Calafiori added to the tally. The win marked Arsenal’s biggest away win in the Champions League, and they will be confident of advancing to the quarterfinals.

Dortmund and Lille Play Out 1-1 Draw

Borussia Dortmund and Lille played out a 1-1 draw in their Champions League Round of 16 match. Karim Adeyemi scored the opening goal for Dortmund, but Hakon Arnar Haraldsson equalized for Lille in the 53rd minute. The draw leaves the tie evenly poised ahead of the second leg.

These results set up some intriguing second-leg matches, with Aston Villa, Real Madrid, and Arsenal holding significant advantages. However, the Champions League is known for its unpredictability, and we can expect some thrilling encounters in the second leg.