The UEFA Champions League playoffs have once again delivered unforgettable moments, thrilling fans worldwide as teams battled for a coveted spot in the Round of 16. The second-leg clashes determined which clubs would continue their European journey and which would see their dreams cut short. From shocking upsets to dominant displays, the latest matchups had it all. Let’s break down the action and see who emerged victorious.
Dortmund vs Sporting
It is very rare for teams to draw in a Champions League match but these two sides defied the odds. As a matter of fact, most punters must’ve really lost out on this ticket since a goalless result wasn’t the expectation.
In the first leg, though, Dortmund displayed skill and endurance, clobbering Sporting 3-0. This was one match you didn’t want to miss getting in on the action on Bet9ja. If, however, you did miss out because you couldn’t access the site on your phone, you can easily access tips on how to get Bet9ja old mobile platform on several websites.
This second-leg draw ensured that Dortmund sailed safely to the round of 16, eliminating Sporting.
Real Madrid vs Manchester City
Real Madrid went up against the former champions after winning a competitive fixture in the last leg at the Etihad. In this last fixture, which ended in 3-2, City fans actually had hopes of recovering in the second leg.
Kylian Mbappe, however, had other ideas after scoring a goal within the first 5 minutes of the game. In the 33rd minute, after a pass from Bellingham, Kylian would find the back of the net scoring a second banger.
Just when you’d think his streak was over, he tested Ederson again in the 61st minute and got the better of the Manchester City goalkeeper. While Real Madrid was the visibly better team, City managed to get a consolation goal through Gonzalez in the 90+2 minute. For the first time in 16 seasons, we will be heading into the round of 16 without Pep Guardiola’s team.
PSV vs Juventus
Who would have thought that PSV would actually eliminate Juventus from the Champions League? Well, after their last battle, which saw Juventus get the better of the opposition, ending the match 2 goals to 1, PSV went back to the drawing book.
Perišić was the first to open the scoresheet in the 53rd minute after a goalless first half. Juventus clapped back in the 64th minute through Weah, who restored the hopes of the supporters only for them to be wiped clean a few moments later.
This match was really a punter’s worst nightmare since both teams were equally faced. Saibari came through for PSV in the 74th minute, followed by Flamingo, who put the game to bed.
PSG vs Brest
PSG is undoubtedly one of the biggest teams in France and their recent fixture against Brest proved exactly that. The last time these two sides clashed, PSG got the better of Brest, clobbering them 3-0.
In the second leg, they extended this lead by seven goals! It’s almost like every player was looking to walk away with a goal. The drama kicked off with Barcola finding the back of the net in the 20th minute.
Kvaratskhelia then scored in the 39th minute from a very right angle and from there, Brest lost all composure. In the second half, Vitinha, Doué, and Mendes all scored goals within 5 minutes of each other. Other names on the score sheet included Ramos and Mayulu.
We are now heading into the round of 16, as the competition intensifies. Everyone is waiting to see their favorite team bring their A-game. With most teams like Real Madrid and PSG showcasing their potential, we are in for a treat.
