Champions League. Results of the first matches of the 1/8 finals.

On Tuesday, March 4, the first four matches of the Champions League 1/8 finals took place. This is reported by 'Glaсkom'.

Real Madrid (Spain) – Atlético Madrid (Spain) 2:1

• Goals: Rodrigo (4), Brahim Diaz (55) – Alvarez (32).

In the central match of the game day, 'Real' won against Atlético Madrid with a score of 2-1.

Rodrigo's goal in the fourth minute gave 'Real' the lead, but Julian Alvarez equalized before the break. 'Atlético' tried to control the game, but Brahim Diaz once again put 'Real' ahead, leaving intrigue before the return match.

Ukrainian goalkeeper of 'Real' Andriy Lunin spent the game on the bench.

PSV (Netherlands) – Arsenal (England) 1:7

Goals: Lang (43) (penalty) – Timber (18), Nwaneri (21), Merino (31), Odegaard (47, 73), Trossard (48), Kalafiori (85).

'Arsenal' achieved a fantastic victory over PSV with a score of 7-1 in the first match of the Champions League 1/8 finals, marking their record away win in the tournament.

Yurriyen Timber opened the scoring, after which Mikel Merino and Ethan Nwaneri increased the lead. Although PSV managed to reduce the deficit with a penalty, 'Arsenal' continued to dominate on the field. In particular, Martin Odegaard and Leandro Trossard also contributed to the victory by scoring several goals in the second half. Ultimately, the game ended with a crushing score of 1:7.

In the 71st minute, Ukrainian player Oleksandr Zinchenko came on the field. He did not have any impactful actions in the match against his former team.

'What a night. Thank you for the support. Safe travels home, 'Gunners'. A special place for me. PSV will always be in my heart,' Zinchenko wrote on Instagram.

Borussia Dortmund (Germany) – Lille (France) 1:1

Goals: Adeyemi (22) – Haraldsson (68)

Club Brugge (Belgium) – Aston Villa (England) 1:3

Goals: De Kuyper (12) – Bailey (3), Mechele (83) (own goal), Asensio (88) (penalty).

Let us remind you that the matches of the Champions League 1/8 finals take place on March 4-5 and 11-12, quarter-finals – April 8-9 and 15-16, semi-finals – April 29-30 and May 6-7.

The tournament final will take place on May 31 in Munich (Germany).