Overview
- Barcelona advanced with a 7-2 home win after a 1-1 first leg at St. James’ Park, featuring goals from Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, Marc Bernal and Fermín López.
- The quarterfinal tie between Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid is slated for the week of April 7 with the return around April 14, starting in Barcelona and closing in Madrid.
- The eight quarterfinalists are Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético de Madrid, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint‑Germain, Arsenal and Sporting CP, with Real Madrid progressing after a penalty shootout win over Manchester City.
- Argentina confirmed a March 31 friendly against Guatemala at La Bombonera following the Finalissima cancellation, drawing criticism given Guatemala’s No. 94 FIFA ranking and the national team’s recent slate of lower‑ranked opponents.
- San Lorenzo’s interim president said the club will begin conversations with Alianza Lima coach Pablo Guede about their coaching vacancy, noting he remains under contract through 2026.