Barcelona, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, and Atletico Madrid have booked their places in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals following dramatic second-leg clashes this week. The results set the stage for high-stakes matchups in April 2026, as Europe's elite clubs vie for continental glory.
Barcelona delivered a masterclass at Camp Nou, thrashing Newcastle United 7-2 on Wednesday. Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski each netted twice, with the La Liga leaders securing an 8-3 aggregate victory. This marks only the third time in Barcelona's history that they've scored seven goals in a single Champions League match.
Liverpool staged a thrilling comeback against Galatasaray, overturning a first-leg deficit to advance. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich's consistent performance saw them through to the next round, where they will face Atletico Madrid in an all-Spanish showdown. Atletico progressed despite a 3-2 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in London, having built a decisive advantage with their 5-2 first-leg win.
The quarter-final draw, scheduled for late March, will determine the path to this year's final in Munich. With multiple former champions still in contention, the competition enters its most unpredictable phase.
