Tuesday`s Champions League quarterfinal first legs delivered exciting matches. Arsenal surprised with a dominant 3-0 victory over Real Madrid, while Inter Milan secured a narrow 2-1 win away at Bayern Munich. Now, all attention turns to the crucial second leg matches next Wednesday. What exactly does each team require to secure their place in the semifinals?
Champions League First Leg Results
Tuesday
Arsenal 3, Real Madrid 0
Inter 2, Bayern Munich 1
Wednesday
PSG vs. Aston Villa, 3 p.m. ET
Barcelona vs. Borussia Dortmund, 3 p.m. ET
Arsenal (3) vs. Real Madrid (0)
Arsenal
- Arsenal holds a significant advantage and can afford to lose by up to two goals in Madrid and still advance. A three-goal loss would lead to 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 rely on their renowned comeback ability. They must win by three goals to force extra time, and a four-goal victory or greater is needed to progress to the semifinals. Scoring early will be crucial, as even a two-goal win will not be sufficient.
Bayern Munich (1) vs. Inter (2)
Bayern Munich
- Bayern Munich needs to win in Milan. A one-goal victory would trigger extra time, whereas a two-goal win would secure their spot in the semifinals. A draw or loss means elimination.
Inter
- Inter is in a favorable position and only needs a draw to reach the semifinals. However, a one-goal loss would necessitate extra time, and a two-goal defeat would end their Champions League campaign.
What about Barca-Dortmund, PSG-Aston Villa?
Barcelona vs. Borussia Dortmund and PSG vs. Aston Villa are scheduled to play their first leg matches on Wednesday. The qualification scenarios for their second legs will become clear after these games are concluded.
Adrian Whitmore