UEFA Champions League Knockout Phase Play-Offs: First-Leg Results
The UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-offs commenced this week, featuring intense matchups as teams vie for a spot in the Round of 16. Below is a summary of the first-leg results:
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Brest 0–3 Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain secured a commanding away victory against Brest. Goals from Vitinha (21′ penalty) and Ousmane Dembélé (45′, 66′) put PSG in a strong position ahead of the second leg.
Juventus 2–1 PSV Eindhoven
In Turin, Juventus edged past PSV Eindhoven with goals from Weston McKennie (34′) and Joseph Nonge Boende (82′). Ivan Perišić (56′) netted for PSV, keeping their hopes alive for the return fixture.
Manchester City 2–3 Real Madrid
In a thrilling encounter at the Etihad Stadium, Real Madrid triumphed over Manchester City. Erling Haaland scored twice for City (19′, 80′ penalty), but goals from Kylian Mbappé (60′), Brahim Díaz (86′), and a stoppage-time winner by Jude Bellingham (90+2′) secured the win for the visitors.
Sporting CP 0–3 Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund delivered a strong performance in Lisbon, defeating Sporting CP with goals from Serhou Guirassy (60′), Antonios Papadopoulos (68′), and Karim Adeyemi (82′).
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Club Brugge 2–1 Atalanta
Club Brugge claimed a home victory over Atalanta. Ferran Jutglà (15′) and Victor Nilsson (90+4′ penalty) scored for the hosts, while Mario Pašalić (41′) netted for the Italian side.
Monaco 0–1 Benfica
Benfica secured a narrow away win against Monaco, with Vangelis Pavlidis (48′) scoring the decisive goal.
Celtic 1–2 Bayern Munich
At Celtic Park, Bayern Munich emerged victorious. Michael Olise (45′) and Harry Kane (49′) scored for Bayern, while Daizen Maeda (79′) pulled one back for Celtic.
Feyenoord 1–0 AC Milan
Feyenoord earned a home win over AC Milan, thanks to an early goal from Igor Paixão (3′).
The second-leg matches are scheduled for February 18 and 19, 2025, where teams will battle to secure their places in the Round of 16.
