Overview
- Real Madrid beat Manchester City 3-0 at the Bernabéu as Federico Valverde scored three first‑half goals, with Thibaut Courtois providing an assist and urging caution that the tie is not yet settled.
- Atlético Madrid routed Tottenham 5-2 after Igor Tudor benched Guglielmo Vicario for Antonín Kinský, who erred twice and was subbed after 16 minutes; Tudor called the selection a mistake as English outlets and pundits questioned his future while former keepers publicly backed Kinský.
- Galatasaray defeated Liverpool 1-0 in Istanbul through an early Mario Lemina header, a VAR intervention denied Liverpool a leveller, and local media cast fresh doubt on Slot’s job before the Anfield return.
- Bayern Munich overwhelmed Atalanta 6-1 in Bergamo to seize control of the tie, though the win was tempered by Alphonso Davies going off injured and late concern for Jamal Musiala.
- Barcelona drew 1-1 at Newcastle with a stoppage‑time penalty converted by Lamine Yamal as Spanish reports highlighted Barça’s fatigue, and Arsenal earned a late draw at Leverkusen from a VAR‑awarded spot‑kick that Kasper Hjulmand called not a penalty.