Overview
- FK Bodø/Glimt beat Inter 2-1 at San Siro to eliminate last season’s finalists and clinch the club’s first Champions League round of 16 place.
- The Norwegians’ run features victories over Manchester City and Atlético Madrid and a 3-1 first‑leg win against Inter before sealing the tie in Milan.
- UEFA provisionally suspended Benfica forward Gianluca Prestianni for alleged discriminatory behavior toward Vinícius Júnior, and Benfica has appealed as the inquiry proceeds.
- Bayer Leverkusen advanced after a 0-0 home draw with Olympiakos, progressing on a 2-0 first‑leg lead but facing strong criticism for a labored performance.
- Leverkusen now monitor injuries to Ibrahim Maza and Lucas Vázquez, who left with thigh problems, and to Edmond Tapsoba after a late knock, leaving their availability uncertain.