Liverpool overcame their recent inconsistent form to reach the Champions League quarter-finals with a 4-0 win over Galatasaray at Anfield on Wednesday. The win gave the Premier League champions a 4-1 aggregate triumph.
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Galatasaray had previously beaten Liverpool twice at home this season, including a 1-0 win in the first leg last week. However, Liverpool showed determination and energy to dominate the second leg. Dominik Szoboszlai opened the scoring in the 25th minute. Liverpool could have increased their lead before half-time, but Mohamed Salah saved the penalty. After the break, Liverpool scored three more goals through Ekitike, Ryan Gravenberch and Salah.
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Liverpool will face holders Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals. PSG advanced with an 8-2 aggregate win over Chelsea.
BARCELONA THRASH NEWCASTLE
Barcelona also progressed with a commanding 7-2 win against Newcastle United at Camp Nou on Wednesday. The result confirmed an 8-3 aggregate victory in their round of 16 tie.
Raphinha scored early for Barcelona but Anthony Elanga quickly leveled for Newcastle. Barcelona regained the lead through Marco Bernal and again fell behind briefly before Yamal converted a penalty deep into first-half extra time. The Catalan side then scored four goals in the second half, contributed by Fermin, Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha.
ATHLETICS, BAYERN PROGRESS
Atlético Madrid reached the quarter-finals despite losing 3-2 to Tottenham Hotspur in north London on Wednesday. Atletico secured a 7-5 aggregate victory after their emphatic 5-2 victory in the first leg. Goals from Julian Alvarez and David Hanck helped Atlético maintain their lead.
Tottenham, despite being eliminated, got their first win in six games under interim manager Igor Tudor, with Xavi Simons scoring twice. They will be looking to carry that momentum into their upcoming Premier League game against Nottingham Forest.
Elsewhere, Bayern Munich beat Atalanta 4-1 on Wednesday to complete a 10-2 aggregate win to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Striker Harry Kane scored twice to become the first English player to reach 50 Champions League goals in 66 games, making him the third fastest to the milestone.
Bayern will face Real Madrid in the quarter-finals, a clash between two European giants with a total of 21 continental titles.
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March 19, 2026 10:03 AM IST
