Champions League Roundup, Quarter-finals
The Quarter-finals of the 2024/25 Champions League season featured exciting games, unexpected outcomes, and outstanding displays from numerous players. This Champions League roundup provides an overview of the games from this round.
Aston Villa 4-5 PSG
PSG went into the second leg of their UEFA Champions League (UCL) quarter-final with a two-goal lead after defeating Aston Villa 3-1 in a commanding display at the Parc des Princes. Aston Villa nearly achieved a remarkable UCL comeback, managing to win 3-2 on the night despite being down 5-1 on aggregate at one stage. However, PSG eliminated the English team with a 5-4 aggregate score to advance to the semi-finals.
Dortmund 3-5 Barcelona
Robert Lewandowski scored two goals to lead Barcelona to a dominant 4-0 victory over his former team, Dortmund, in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) quarter-finals at the Estadi Olímpic Lluis Companys. Although Dortmund put up a strong fight and won 3-1 in the second leg, they were unable to overcome the four-goal deficit from the first leg. As a result, Barcelona advanced to the UCL semi-finals for the first time since the 2018/19 season.
Inter 4-3 Bayern Munich
Davide Frattesi netted a late winner in the 88th minute, securing a 2-1 victory for Inter over Bayern Munich in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League (UCL) quarter-final tie. This result ended Bayern’s impressive 22-match unbeaten streak at home in the competition. In the thrilling second leg at the Giuseppe Meazza, Inter managed to draw 2-2 with Bayern Munich, advancing to the next round with a 4-3 aggregate score.
Real Madrid 1-5 Arsenal
Arsenal achieved a significant 3-0 victory against Real Madrid, marking a memorable moment in their history and giving them a strong edge in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) quarter-finals, while also preserving their unbeaten record in head-to-head matches against the Spanish club. This win allowed Arsenal to reach the UCL semi-finals for the first time since 2009, as they advanced with a 5-1 aggregate score following a remarkable 2-1 win at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Champions League Semi-final Draw:
Arsenal vs PSG
Barcelona vs Inter
