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PSG, Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Arsenal Advance in Style

3/19/2026

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Summary

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Paris Saint-Germain defeated Chelsea 3-0 and won 8-2 on aggregate.
Barcelona defeated Newcastle 7-2 and advanced 8-3 on aggregate.
Real Madrid defeated Manchester City 2-1 to secure a 5-1 aggregate.
Arsenal defeated Bayer Leverkusen 2-0, advancing 3-1 on aggregate.
The quarter-finals will feature Paris Saint-Germain against Liverpool and Real Madrid against Bayern Munich.

History

Historical Context

Chelsea's historic victory in the 2012 UEFA Champions League final marked their first title in the tournament's history. On May 19, 2012, they defeated Bayern Munich 4-3 in a penalty shootout at the Allianz Arena in Munich, after a dramatic match that ended 1-1. This win not only elevated Chelsea's status but also highlighted the competitive nature of European football, influencing future tournaments.

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Story summary

Paris Saint-Germain defeated Chelsea 3-0 and won 8-2 on aggregate.
Barcelona defeated Newcastle 7-2 and advanced 8-3 on aggregate.
Real Madrid defeated Manchester City 2-1 to secure a 5-1 aggregate.
Arsenal defeated Bayer Leverkusen 2-0, advancing 3-1 on aggregate.
The quarter-finals will feature Paris Saint-Germain against Liverpool and Real Madrid against Bayern Munich.

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