The UEFA Champions League quarterfinals delivered thrilling first-leg matches on Tuesday, with Arsenal impressively defeating Real Madrid 3-0 and Inter Milan securing a late 2-1 victory against Bayern Munich. Now, all attention turns to the crucial second legs next Wednesday. What exactly does each team need to secure their place in the coveted semifinals? Let`s break down the scenarios.
Champions League First Leg Scores
Tuesday`s Results
Arsenal 3, Real Madrid 0
Inter 2, Bayern Munich 1
Wednesday`s Matches
PSG vs. Aston Villa
Barcelona vs. Borussia Dortmund
Arsenal vs. Real Madrid (3-0 on aggregate)
Arsenal
- Arsenal holds a significant advantage. They can afford to lose by up to two goals in the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu and still advance. A three-goal loss would force extra time, while a defeat by four or more goals would result in their elimination.
Real Madrid
- Real Madrid faces a tough challenge but will draw on their history of comebacks. To force extra time, they must win the second leg by three goals. A victory by four or more goals is required to advance directly to the semifinals. Even a two-goal win will not be sufficient.
Bayern Munich vs. Inter (1-2 on aggregate)
Bayern Munich
- Bayern Munich must win their away leg in Milan. A one-goal victory would lead to extra time, while a two-goal win would secure their spot in the semifinals. A draw is not enough for them to progress.
Inter
- Inter Milan is in a strong position. They only need a draw in the second leg to advance to the semifinals. However, a one-goal loss would mean extra time, and a two-goal defeat would end their Champions League campaign.
What about Barcelona vs. Dortmund and PSG vs. Aston Villa?
Barcelona will face Borussia Dortmund, and PSG will play against Aston Villa in their first-leg matches on Wednesday. The scenarios for their second legs will become clear after these games are played.
