Quarterfinal Recap – April 9, 2025
The UEFA Champions League Quarterfinals kicked off this week with thrilling first-leg encounters across Europe. With spots in the final four on the line, elite clubs delivered drama, comebacks, and clutch moments that set the stage for blockbuster second legs next week.
⚽ Real Madrid 2-1 Manchester City
Venue: Santiago Bernabéu (Madrid)
In a rematch of last year’s semifinal, Real Madrid edged Manchester City thanks to a late goal from Jude Bellingham. City controlled possession early and went ahead through Erling Haaland, but Madrid equalized before halftime via Vinícius Jr. and found the winner in the 82nd minute.
Top Performer: Jude Bellingham – 1 goal, 92% passing accuracy
⚽ Arsenal 1-1 Bayern Munich
Venue: Emirates Stadium (London)
Bukayo Saka opened the scoring for Arsenal, but Jamal Musiala equalized in the second half to give Bayern a crucial away goal. Both sides had chances, with goalkeepers Neuer and Raya standing tall.
Top Performer: Jamal Musiala – 1 goal, 4 successful dribbles
⚽ Barcelona 2-2 Paris Saint-Germain
Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys (Barcelona)
A high-paced battle saw Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé shine for PSG, but Robert Lewandowski equalized late for Barça to keep the tie balanced.
Top Performer: Kylian Mbappé – 1 goal, 1 assist
⚽ Atlético Madrid 1-0 Inter Milan
Venue: Cívitas Metropolitano (Madrid)
A cagey affair ended with a 79th-minute winner by Álvaro Morata. Atlético’s defensive structure frustrated Inter all night long, limiting their attacking options.
Top Performer: José Giménez – 8 clearances, 3 tackles
Looking Ahead: Second Leg Fixtures
- April 16: Man City vs Real Madrid (Etihad Stadium)
- April 16: Bayern vs Arsenal (Allianz Arena)
- April 17: PSG vs Barcelona (Parc des Princes)
- April 17: Inter Milan vs Atlético (San Siro)
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