The UEFA Champions League quarter-final lineup is now complete following a series of thrilling second-leg matches on March 11, 2025. Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have all secured their places in the next round, each showcasing their dominance on the European stage.
Barcelona Triumphs Over Benfica
At Camp Nou, Barcelona delivered a commanding performance against Benfica, winning 3-1 on the night and 4-1 on aggregate. The match was highlighted by the exceptional display of 17-year-old Lamine Yamal, who became the youngest player to both score and assist in a Champions League match. Yamal opened the scoring with a stunning goal, followed by two strikes from Raphinha to seal the victory. Despite a goal from Nicolás Otamendi for Benfica, the Portuguese side couldn’t overcome the deficit.
Bayern Munich Dominates Bayer Leverkusen
Bayern Munich continued their impressive form with a 2-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen, completing a 5-0 aggregate win. Harry Kane played a pivotal role, scoring the opener and assisting Alphonso Davies for the second goal. Bayern’s defense remained resolute throughout, effectively nullifying Leverkusen’s attacking threats.
Inter Milan Advances Past Feyenoord
Inter Milan secured their quarter-final spot by defeating Feyenoord 2-1 at the San Siro, resulting in a 4-1 aggregate scoreline. Building on their first-leg advantage, Inter displayed tactical superiority, with goals from key players ensuring their progression.
PSG Edges Out Liverpool in Penalty Shootout
In a nail-biting encounter at Anfield, PSG overcame Liverpool in a penalty shootout after the tie ended level on aggregate. Ousmane Dembélé’s early goal for PSG set the tone, and goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma emerged as the hero in the shootout, making crucial saves to secure a 4-1 victory on penalties.
With these results, the quarter-final matchups are set to offer thrilling encounters as Europe’s elite clubs vie for the prestigious Champions League trophy.
