US EditionMadrid-Man City, PSG-Chelsea Rematches Headline Champions League Last-16 with Newcomer Bodø/Glimt
The round features two notable rematches and Bodø/Glimt's debut, with six days between legs and Manchester City favored to lead after a win at Real Madrid's stadium.
- On Tuesday the Champions League round of 16 begins, with Real Madrid hosting Manchester City and PSG facing Chelsea in a rivalry rematch, plus Bodø/Glimt's debut.
- Several ties are rematches because some pairings met a few months ago, with first legs on March 11 and return legs six days later, compressing the schedule.
- Kylian Mbappé is a doubt for Wednesday because of a left‑knee strain, and Erling Haaland's penalty settled a 2‑1 win as Madrid's star stayed on the bench; City already won at the Bernabéu earlier this season.
- Bodø/Glimt's qualification means they are the lowest‑ranked club in 23rd place, while Arsenal and Bayern Munich topped the first phase and a quarter‑final spot is the baseline expectation.
- Chelsea's most recent meeting eight months ago was a surprise 3-0 win at MetLife Stadium, while only one of the eight pairings rematches any UEFA final since 1955.
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Madrid-Man City, PSG-Chelsea rematches headline Champions League last
The Champions League round of 16 starts Tuesday with blockbuster rematches, teams ending long absences from this stage and the feelgood story of newcomer Bodø/Glimt . Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday hosts a Chelsea team which last July stopped the Champions League winner adding the Club World Cup title. Real Madrid hosts Manchester City for the second time this season and the fifth straight year in the knockout rounds. In three of those years, …
By Graham Dunbar. The Champions League round of 16 kicks off on Tuesday with high-voltage rematches, teams ending long absences from this stage, and the inspiring story of debutants Bodø/Glimt. Paris Saint-Germain host Chelsea on Wednesday, the same Chelsea side that last July prevented the Champions League winners from capping off their season with the Club World Cup title. Meanwhile, Real Madrid welcome Manchester City for the second time this…
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Madrid-Man City, PSG-Chelsea rematches headline Champions League last-16 with newcomer Bodø/Glimt
The Champions League round of 16 starts Tuesday with blockbuster rematches, teams ending long absences from this stage and the feelgood story of newcomer Bodø/Glimt.
On Wednesday evening (2 p.m., Canal Plus), the PSG faced Chelsea in the eighth final of the Champions League. Enzo Fernandez and Liam Rosenior launched this shock. PSG and Chelsea will fight to qualify in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Both teams compete in the eighth of the finals. The round-trip takes place on Wednesday night at the Princes Park while the round back will be held in Stamford Bridge six days later. An eagerly awaite…
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