BArcelona scored seven goals and Liverpool revived their season with four goals, winning a close Champions League match on Wednesday and advancing to the quarter-finals.
Atlético Madrid survived a fierce comeback from Tottenham in this week’s round of 16 encounter, with Spain 3 and England 0.
Bayern Munich defeated Atalanta 4-1, 10-2 on aggregate on Wednesday, securing a huge victory that will see them face Real Madrid in the quarter-finals in the easiest way.
Another goal rush in the Champions League was sparked by Barcelona beating Newcastle in the second half in a thrilling 7-2 victory after both teams had played a close game before the break.
Liverpool ultimately won 4-0 against Galatasaray at Anfield, overturning a one-goal deficit in Istanbul and winning 4-0 despite Mohamed Salah missing a penalty in first-half stoppage time when they were trailing 1-0.
Still, Salah was key to Liverpool’s strong second half, registering two assists and a goal, a performance that resumed a shaky season for the English champions and eased the growing pressure on manager Arne Slott.
Tottenham came into their own after last week’s humiliating 5-2 loss to Madrid, but were leveled twice by Atletico in Wednesday’s second leg. Xavi Simon’s late penalty at least gave Tottenham a 3-2 win on the night.
Premier League team eliminated in La Liga
Tottenham and Newcastle lost to Real Madrid by a combined score of 5-1 on Tuesday, joining Manchester City as Premier League teams eliminated by La Liga’s best teams.
England had a record six teams participating in the tournament, all of whom advanced to the last 16, with only Arsenal and Liverpool making it through. Chelsea lost to defending champions Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday and now face Liverpool.
In Munich, Harry Kane, once again Bayern’s talisman, scored twice against Atalanta, ending Italy’s challenge in the Champions League.
