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The 2022 UEFA Champions League round of 16 has concluded, providing plenty of drama and excitement for football fans worldwide. Chelsea beat Lille 4-1 over two legs, while Real Madrid came back from 2-0 down to beat PSG thanks to Karim Benzema’s hat-trick. Bayern Munich overpowered Salzburg, and Manchester City, Atletico Madrid, Benfica, and Villareal also progressed to the quarter-finals. The next draw will take place next week, with clubs eagerly awaiting their next opponents in the prestigious tournament.
The 2022 UEFA Champions League round of 16 has concluded and it certainly entertained football enthusiasts across the world. The teams deployed their qualities and dominated with massive goals, drama, and statistics.
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Chelsea comfortably thrashed the French giants, Lille, with a 4-1 aggregate away from home after outclassing them at the bridge in the first leg. The likes of Pulisic, Kia Havertz, and Cesar Azplicueta helped lead the Blues to the next phase.
Real Madrid became the center of attention after coming back from 2-0 down to defeat PSG. Kylian Mbappe’s incredible solo goals couldn’t save PSG from the peak of Karim Benzema, who scored a hat-trick.
Bayern Munich heavily attacked the underdogs, Salzburg, despite battling in the first leg.
Manchester City outclassed Sporting in both the first and second legs of round 16, comfortably advancing to the quarterfinals.
The shocking defeat of the enchanting talents of Ajax eliminated them from the tournament after the Benfica beasts outshined them.
Villareal found their peak at the dying hour of their opportunity and brutally knocked out Juventus from the 2022 UEFA Champions League.
Check the 2022 UEFA Champions League aggregate results below;
Chelsea 4-1 Lille
Villareal 4-1 Juventus
Manchester City 5-0 Sporting
Ajax 2-3 Benfica
Manchester United 1-2 Atletico Madrid
Bayern Munich 7-1 Salzburg
The clubs will be looking forward to facing their next rival after the quarter-finalist’s draw next week.
? Everywhere from start to finish! Relentless N’golo Kanté ? LOSC ?@nglkante | @ChelseaFC | #UCL pic.twitter.com/rWSfFfgv7c
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) March 16, 2022
