The second matchday of the Champions League Round of 16 brought fans intense battles, dramatic moments, and stunning goals. Inter secured a confident victory over Feyenoord, Barcelona edged past Benfica in a tough encounter, Bayern dismantled Bayer with ease, and Liverpool snatched a late win against PSG.
Feyenoord — Inter 0:2
Inter Milan took a big step towards the quarter-finals with a solid away win against Feyenoord. Marcus Thuram opened the scoring in the 38th minute after an assist from Nicolò Barella. Early in the second half, Lautaro Martínez doubled the Nerazzurri’s lead. Feyenoord tried to turn the game around, but the Italians maintained firm control.
Benfica — Barcelona 0:1
The Catalans faced serious challenges in Lisbon. In the 22nd minute, Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsí received a red card, leaving his team with ten men. However, Benfica failed to capitalize on their numerical advantage. Barcelona patiently waited for their moment, and in the 61st minute, Raphinha scored the only goal of the match. This result gives the Catalans a small but significant advantage heading into the second leg.
Bayern — Bayer 3:0
The Munich giants once again proved their dominance, leaving no chance for the Bundesliga leaders. Harry Kane put Bayern ahead in the 9th minute, finishing a cross from Joshua Kimmich. In the second half, Bayern increased the pressure—Jamal Musiala doubled the lead in the 54th minute, and Kane converted a penalty in the 75th to secure his brace. This emphatic 3-0 win virtually guarantees Bayern a place in the quarter-finals.
PSG — Liverpool 0:1
The most dramatic match of the evening took place in Paris. PSG had more possession and created several chances but couldn’t break through Liverpool’s solid defense. The English side made the most of their opportunity in the 87th minute when Harvey Elliott calmly finished off a counter-attack. This victory puts Liverpool in a strong position ahead of the return leg at Anfield.
The second-leg matches will take place on Tuesday, March 11.