Mikel Arteta's men won all eight matches in the league phase to cruise into the last 16, where success against Leverkusen will set up a tie against Bodo/Glimt or Sporting. Chelsea reignited their chase for Champions League qualification for next season last midweek as Joao Pedro's hat-trick inspired a 4-1 win at Aston Villa. - Real Madrid v Man City -Alvaro Arbeloa's record 15-time European champions stumbled at home against Manchester City in the league phase, back when Xabi Alonso was in charge. City and Real have met in 15 previous Champions League matches. Winger Jens Petter Hauge is Glimt's danger man, having scored six goals in 10 Champions League appearances this season.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 10, 2026 03:18 UTC