Following Tuesday`s thrilling UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first legs, the stage is set for dramatic second leg encounters. Arsenal delivered a stunning performance, securing a dominant 3-0 victory against Real Madrid, while Inter Milan clinched a narrow 2-1 win away at Bayern Munich. Now, all attention turns to the decisive second legs next Wednesday. Let`s examine what each powerhouse needs to secure their passage to the coveted semi-finals.
UEFA Champions League Scores – First Leg
Tuesday
Arsenal 3, Real Madrid 0
Inter 2, Bayern Munich 1
Wednesday
PSG vs. Aston Villa, 3 p.m. ET
Barcelona vs. Borussia Dortmund, 3 p.m. ET
Arsenal vs. Real Madrid
Arsenal
- Arsenal holds a significant advantage. They can afford to lose by up to two goals at the Santiago Bernabeu and still progress to the semi-finals. A three-goal defeat would push the match into extra time, while a four-goal defeat would result in their elimination.
Real Madrid
- Real Madrid faces a daunting task but, known for their comebacks, they will fight until the end. They must win by three goals to force extra time. To advance directly to the semi-finals, they need to achieve a victory of four goals or more. Even a two-goal win will not be sufficient.
Bayern Munich vs. Inter
Bayern Munich
- Bayern Munich must win their away leg in Milan. A one-goal victory would lead to extra time, while a two-goal victory or greater is required to advance to the semi-finals. A draw will not be enough.
Inter
- Inter is in a favorable position. They only need to secure a draw to advance to the Champions League semi-finals. A one-goal loss would mean extra time, but a two-goal loss would end their Champions League journey.
What about Barcelona vs. Borussia Dortmund and PSG vs. Aston Villa?
Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund, along with PSG and Aston Villa, are set to play their first leg matches on Wednesday. After these matches conclude, the scenarios for their respective second legs will become clear.
