US EditionChampions League — Newcastle, Bayer Leverkusen storm into round of 16
Newcastle won 9-3 on aggregate and Bayer Leverkusen advanced with a 2-0 aggregate after second-leg matches in the Champions League playoffs.
- On Tuesday, Newcastle United beat Qarabag 3-2 at St James' Park to reach the last 16, finishing 9-3 on aggregate; Bayer Leverkusen earned a 0-0 draw to book a last-16 spot with a 2-0 aggregate win.
- After heavy first-leg wins, Newcastle's 6-1 triumph in Baku and Leverkusen's 2-0 lead in Greece set strong foundations for the round of 16.
- Key incidents included Camilo Duran's 50th-minute goal, Sven Botman's reply from a Kieran Trippier corner, a penalty saved by Aaron Ramsdale, and Elvin Jafarguliyev's late goal despite Anthony Gordon's ineffective substitution.
- With the draw due on Friday, Newcastle will face Barcelona or Chelsea, and Leverkusen could meet Bayern Munich or Arsenal next month, as the round-of-16 pairings are decided.
- Beyond qualification, Newcastle achieved its first time winning six Champions League matches, and Leverkusen reached the knockout stage for the first time, with goalkeeper Janis Blaswich stating, `we achieved our goal`.
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Bayer Leverkusen vs. Olympiakos Piraeus: Factory Self Moves Into the Eighth Final of the Royal Class
SportsIn the Champions League playoffs, Bayer Leverkusen again hit Olympiakos Piraeus. The Greeks were still able to beat the factory team in the league phase. Now the Bundesliga player turned the tables.
An "interesting litter" with consequences: The president of the European professional football leagues explains in the interview why he sees the reform of the Champions League critically. German club football, however, is done a lot right.
Bayer Leverkusen reaches the eighth final of the Champions League. A former world football champion still goes to court with the team. Players are also self-critical.
Bayer Leverkusen reaches the eighth final of the Champions League. A former world football champion still goes to court with the team. Players are also self-critical.
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