The Last 8 Is Set

03/14/2024

By: Jeff Yoder

Champions League Last 8: Atletico Madrid Outlast Inter in PKs, Dortmund Ends PSV’s Dream Run

The last two matches of the Champions League Round of 16 took place yesterday afternoon, and two more of Europe’s elite are through to the quarterfinals. Borussia Dortmund punched out PSV Eindhoven (2-0, 3-1 Agg.) with an early goal from Jaden Sancho (3’) and a late knockout punch from Marco Reus (90+5’). Down in Madrid, Atletico overcame an early goal from Inter to survive a thrilling PK shootout. Antoine Griezman (35’) kept Atletico on life support before Memphis Depay (87’) knotted the aggregate score at 2-2. Penalties were needed, and they became the third Spanish side through to the last eight. The quarterfinal draw takes place tomorrow morning, so stay tuned.

Champions League (Round of 16)

Atletico Madrid def. Inter (2-1, 3-2 PKs)

*Atletico Madrid Advance on Aggregate (3-2)

Dortmund def. PSV (2-0)

*Dortmund Advance on Aggregate (3-1)

Quarterfinal Draw Incoming

After Wednesday’s matches, only eight teams remain in the Champions League quarterfinals — three from Spain, two each from England and Germany, and one from France. There will be no Cinderella story in this year’s tournament. Here’s a look at the remaining clubs before Friday’s draw (7:00 am ET) to determine the bracket for the quarterfinals, semifinals and finals.

Champions League Last 8: Arsenal (ENG), Atletico Madrid (ESP), Barcelona (ESPN), Bayern (GER), Dortmund (GER), Manchester City (ENG), Paris Saint-Germain (FRA), Real Madrid (ESP)

Guardian: Sancho & Reus Send Dortmund Past PSV Into Champions League Last Eight

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