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 victory secured a 4-1 aggregate triumph for the Premier League champions.
Galatasaray had previously beaten Liverpool twice at home this season, including a 1-0 win in last week’s first leg. However, Liverpool showed determination and energy to dominate the second leg. Dominik Szoboszlai opened the scoring in the 25th minute. Liverpool could have extended their lead before halftime, but Mohamed Salah had a penalty saved. After the break, Liverpool scored three more goals through Ekitike, Ryan Gravenberch and Salah.
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 advanced 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 equalised for Newcastle. Barcelona regained the lead through Marc Bernal and fell behind briefly again before Yamal converted a penalty deep into first-half added time. The Catalan side then scored four goals in the second half, with contributions from Fermin, Robert Lewandowski, and Raphinha.
ATLETI, BAYERN PROGRESS
Atletico Madrid reached the quarter-finals despite a 3-2 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in north London on Wednesday. Atletico secured a 7-5 aggregate win following their strong 5-2 first-leg victory. Goals from Julian Alvarez and David Hancko helped Atletico maintain their advantage.
Tottenham, although eliminated, earned their first win in six games under interim manager Igor Tudor, with Xavi Simons scoring twice. They will look to carry this momentum into their upcoming Premier League match against Nottingham Forest.
In another fixture, Bayern Munich defeated Atalanta 4-1 on Wednesday, completing a 10-2 aggregate win to reach the Champions League quarter-finals. Forward Harry Kane scored twice and became the first English player to reach 50 Champions League goals in 66 matches, making him the third-fastest to the milestone.
Bayern will meet Real Madrid in the quarter-finals, a clash between two European giants with a combined 21 continental titles.
