Champions League: Leverkusen has no probability at Arsenal, Real is ready for Bayern | EUROtoday

The dream of the primary premier class quarter-finals in 24 years has shattered for Bayer Leverkusen. Even an excellent Bayer keeper Janis Blaswich could not stop the 0-2 defeat within the second leg of the spherical of 16 at Arsenal.

After the 1-1 draw within the first leg, the heavy favourite, who received all eight video games within the league part, made it by means of with targets from 70 million euro purchasers Eberechi Eze (thirty sixth) and Declan Rice (63rd). The Gunners will now face Sporting Lisbon within the quarter-finals.

After their drained efficiency on the BayArena every week in the past, when ex-Leverkusen participant Kai Havertz equalized with a penalty aim shortly earlier than the tip, the English confirmed their higher facet this time. The Londoners pushed Bayer again to their very own penalty space and, because of their strengths within the set-pieces, repeatedly managed to complete.

The excellent Leverkusen goalkeeper Janis Blaswich repeatedly saved his crew with nice saves. When Eze hit a superb shot, the 34-year-old keeper had no probability. “We can leave the stadium with our heads held high. It’s not easy to survive here,” mentioned Blaswich.

Bayer additionally turned a bit extra brave within the second half, however lacked penetration. The hosts did higher: When Bayer could not clear the ball correctly on protection, Rice was there with a well-placed shot from the sting of the penalty space.

Manchester City – Real Madrid 1:2

After successful 3-0 within the first leg, Real left nothing to be desired in Manchester. The Whites additionally received the second leg, successful 2-1 at City. Real will face FC Bayern within the quarter-finals if the Munich crew does not embarrass themselves in opposition to Bergamo on Wednesday and squander the 6-1 win from the primary leg.

Vinicius Junior gave Real the lead with a transformed penalty within the twentieth minute, City equalized by means of Erling Haaland. Vinicius Junior scored in stoppage time to offer the Spaniards victory.

FC Chelsea – Paris St. Germain 0:3

Paris St. Germain has reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League. After the 5:2 within the first leg, PSG received 3:0 at Chelsea. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Bradley Barcola and Senna Mayulu scored for the French to win clearly.