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Man City vs ATM Full match report | Kevin de Bruyne scores the only goal as City wins the 1st leg

Read the full match report and key moments from the Man City vs ATM match in UEFA Champions League 2021-22, Quarter-final, 1st leg.

Apr 5, 2022, 8:45 PM2 min read

Manchester City won the first leg of the UCL 2021-22 Quarter-final against Atletico Madrid. This was their first match against the Spanish team in a European competition. The first half was goal-less with City hiding 70% of the ball position. However, Pep Guardiola made three changes at a go and took the game away from Atletico. A brilliant assist from substitute Phil Foden gifted an opportunity to Kevin de Bruyne who did not miss that chance. Check all the key moments from the Man City vs ATM match in our exclusive match report.

Man City vs ATM | Kevin de Bryune scores his 11th UEFA champions league goal | Football News | Sportz Point
Kevin De Bryune after his goal. Image - UEFA

Everyone was shocked to see Phil Foden not starting the match. But Pep with his masterstroke brought the Englishman to make a huge contribution to the match. The midfielder was on the pitch only for 20 minutes but was decisive for City.

Meanwhile, Gabriel Jesus will miss the second leg due to his yellow card tonight. He will have to be benched in Madrid. From Atletico's point of view, it was quite interesting to see Luis Suarez not in action tonight for them. With only one goal deficit, they will be hoping for a comeback at their home in Madrid.

Stats to look for

  1. Kevin De Bruyne made his 50th UCL appearance for Manchester City.
  2. Eight of De Bruyne's 11 UEFA Champions League goals have come in the knockout stages.

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Manchester City vs Brighton Highlights Premier League 2024-25 | Brighton equalize twice to share the spoils against Man City | FT MCI 2-2 BHA

Read the highlights of the Manchester City vs Brighton match in the Premier League 2024-25 at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester.

Mar 15, 2025, 4:56 PM1 min read

Manchester City vs Brighton LIVE Updates Premier League 2024-25 Live Scores, News and Commentary-sportzpoint.com

Hello and welcome to another live coverage of Premier League football. This evening, we will bring you all the live updates, scores, news, and free commentary of the Manchester City vs Brighton Premier League 2024-25 fixture set to be played at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

Manchester City, the defending champions, are having a difficult season and are currently battling to secure a spot in continental competitions for next season. The Cityzens are now standing in the fifth position, having earned 47 points in 28 matches. On the other hand, Brighton are just one point behind City, positioned seventh as of now with 46 points in 28 games.

Although City is struggling, this encounter against Brighton will be crucial for both teams before heading onto the international break. So sit back and enjoy the game as we bring you all the real-time updates, team news, live scores, and match commentary tonight.

This is Soumit Bhattacharya, who will bring you all the updates of the match from the web desk.

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Mar 15, 2025, 5:09 PM

Full-time | Manchester City 2-2 Brighton

Despite taking the lead two times throughout the game, Brighton hold Manchester City in a 2-2 stalemate at home.

Erling Haaland drew the first blood from the spot, which was canceled out only ten minutes later, through a blistering free-kick by Pervis Estupinan. Right before the break, Omar Marmoush produced a lightning strike, which put City ahead at the break. However, Brighton equalized only three minutes into the second half, as Hinshelwood's strike forced Khusanov to fire it into his own net. 

Following that, Brighton had a couple of chances, with Baleba missing a golden opportunity, but they fought well to snatch a point away from Etihad, intensifying the qualification race for the top four spots in the 2024-25 Premier League!

Mar 15, 2025, 5:01 PM

Premier League 2024-25 table after this game

The race to qualify for the top four spot has just intensified!

Position Team Matches Played Wins Draws Losses Goals Scored Goals Conceded Goal Difference Points
1 Liverpool 29 21 7 1 69 27 +42 70
2 Arsenal 28 15 10 3 52 24 +28 55
3 Nottm Forest 29 16 6 7 49 35 +14 54
4 Chelsea 28 14 7 7 53 36 +17 49
5 Man City 29 14 6 9 55 40 +15 48
6 Newcastle 28 14 5 9 47 38 +9 47
7 Brighton 29 12 11 6 48 42 +6 47
8 Aston Villa 29 12 9 8 41 45 -4 45
9 Bournemouth 28 12 8 8 47 34 +13 44
10 Fulham 28 11 9 8 41 38 +3 42
11 Crystal Palace 28 10 9 9 36 33 +3 39
12 Brentford 28 11 5 12 48 44 +4 38
13 Tottenham 28 10 4 14 55 41 +14 34
14 Everton 29 7 13 9 32 36 -4 34
15 Man United 28 9 7 12 34 40 -6 34
16 West Ham 29 9 7 13 33 49 -16 34
17 Wolves 29 7 5 17 40 58 -18 26
18 Ipswich Town 29 3 8 18 28 62 -34 17
19 Leicester City 28 4 5 19 25 62 -37 17
20 Southampton 29 2 3 24 21 70 -49 9

 

Mar 15, 2025, 4:54 PM

90'+4' | Here goes the full-time whistle! | FT MCI 2-2 BHA

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Mar 15, 2025, 4:51 PM

90' | 4 minutes of injury time added on

Mar 15, 2025, 4:51 PM

90' | Verbruggen sees a yellow

Verbruggen is shown a yellow for delaying.

Mar 15, 2025, 4:51 PM

90' | Close for Bruyne!

De Bruyne kept his free-kick low to the ground, as the ball rolled past every player inside the box but missed the far post by inches!

Mar 15, 2025, 4:48 PM

87' | Substitution for Brighton

In: Matts Wieffer

Out: Carlos Baleba

Mar 15, 2025, 4:46 PM

86' | Substitution for City

In: Kevin De Bruyne

Out: Omar Marmoush

Mar 15, 2025, 4:45 PM

83' | Substitutions for Brighton

In: Simon Adingra, Brajan Gruda

Out: Karou Mitoma, Yankuba Minteh

Mar 15, 2025, 4:44 PM

82' | So close for Baleba!

This was definitely the best chance for Brighton in this game!

Mitoma powered a grounder from the left, which sailed past every other player inside the box but found Baleba right in the middle of the box.

However, the Brighton midfielder fired his strike inches over the crosspiece despite having only Ortega in front of him.

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Mar 15, 2025, 4:42 PM

80' | Hinshelwood hits the side-netting!

On a fierce counter-attack, Brighton came up with a good build-up, but Hinshelwood's strike from inside the 18-yard-box on the left only found the side-netting.

Mar 15, 2025, 4:41 PM

80' | Nico hits the bar!

Nico Gonzalez attempted a free header from inside the six-yard box, but he only rattled the near post!

Golden opportunity for the hosts!

Mar 15, 2025, 4:39 PM

79' | Chance for City

Doku beats Baleba on the edge of the corner line, but Doku's pass was quickly cleared away by the Seagulls' defence.

Mar 15, 2025, 4:37 PM

76' | Substitution for City

Silva was substituted in earlier, but seems like he has sustained an apparent injury and now he is making his way back to the bench.

In: Phil Foden

Out: Bernardo Silva

Mar 15, 2025, 4:37 PM

75' | Substitutions for Brighton

In: Yasin Ayari, Danny Welbeck

Out: Diego Gomez, Geoginio Rutter

Mar 15, 2025, 4:36 PM

70' | Collection from Verbruggen

Erling Haaland's header failed to generate the power he sought, as Verbruggen made an easy collection.

Mar 15, 2025, 4:32 PM

The gaffers

Can they pull off all three points for their respective sides?

Mar 15, 2025, 4:25 PM

63' | Brilliant chance, but offside

Gvardiol's mindblowing forward pass from way down the left flank found Marmpush running in front of the penalty area. The winger fired into the box, but his quick chip was stopped by Verbruggen.

However, Marmoush was already flagged for offside.

Mar 15, 2025, 4:24 PM

61' | Yellow for Doku

Jeremy Doku is shown the yellow for a foul.

Mar 15, 2025, 4:23 PM

60' | Chance for Brighton!

Diego Gomez unleashed a right-footed strike from outside the box, but it sailed inches past the left post.

Mar 15, 2025, 4:23 PM

58' | Substitution for Man City

In: Bernardo Silva

Out: Savinho

Mar 15, 2025, 4:22 PM

54' | Chance for City

Ilay Gundogan's long-ranger from outside the box was well-blocked inside the opposition box.

Mar 15, 2025, 4:21 PM

51' | Chance for Brighton

Baleba found the ball at the edge of the box following a mispass from Savinho, but his right-footed strike soared past the left-post.

Mar 15, 2025, 4:19 PM

48' | GOALLLL! Hinshelwood equalizes! | MCI 2-2 BHA

Minteh's dangerous cross was denied by Gvardiol at first, but the following corner was headed in by Webster into the six-yard box, and Hinshelwood's strike bounced off Khusanov and entered the goal!

Brighton equalizes for the second time this evening!

Unluckily, the goal will be counted as an own goal by Khusanov.

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Jack celebrating on his knees in front of the away end. Get in there!

Mar 15, 2025, 4:16 PM

46' | Second half begins

Mar 15, 2025, 3:50 PM

45'+4' | The half-time whistle is blown | HT MCI 2-1 BHA

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Mar 15, 2025, 3:46 PM

45' | 4 minutes of added time announced

Mar 15, 2025, 3:46 PM

45' | Game resumes

Van Hecke seemed to be in discomfort, but he is now fine after receiving medical attention. The game has resumed.

Mar 15, 2025, 3:44 PM

43' | So close for Pedro!

An error from Ruben Dias led Joao Pedro to collect the ball in an open front of goal, but his left-footed grounder sailed just inches past the right post!

Very close for the Brighton marksman.

Joao lying down after shooting inches wide. Keep pushing, Albion!

Mar 15, 2025, 3:41 PM

39' | GOALLL! WHAT WAS THAT, MARMOUSH? | MCI 2-1 BHA

Absolute brilliance from the Egyptian youngster!

Gundogan's swift square found Marmoush right in front of the 18-yard-box, and netted an absolute banger as his blistering right-footed strike rattled te back of the net, leaving no room for Verbruggen!

City leads yet again!

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Mar 15, 2025, 3:39 PM

38' | Poor effort from Gundogan

Haaland chipped the ball swiftly in front of Gundogan, but the German midfielder's half-volleyed strike went past the far post.

Mar 15, 2025, 3:37 PM

35' | Chances for Brighton

Webster's header following a corner was denied by Haaland in front of the goal.

The following attack was carried out by Minteh, but his left-footed curler sailed past the far post.

Mar 15, 2025, 3:35 PM

Into the history books!

Mar 15, 2025, 3:34 PM

33' | Great tackle from Van Hecke!

Savinho sprinted into the box from the right, but took second before taking a strike, but van Hecke executed a perfect tackle to deny the strike.

Mar 15, 2025, 3:30 PM

29' | Chance for City

Jeremy Doku made a sublime run on the left before delivering a cross into the box, but Haaland's first-time strike from the middle of the box went way over the crossbar!

Mar 15, 2025, 3:27 PM

26' | Baleba is shown a yellow

Baleba is shown Brighton's third yellow this evening for a foul.

Mar 15, 2025, 3:26 PM

24' | Save from Verbruggen

Verbruggen quickly stretched his right foot on the ground to deny a grounded strike by Savinho who struck it from close to the six-yard box.

Mar 15, 2025, 3:23 PM

21' | GOALLLLL! Estupinan slots it home with a screamer!!! | MCI 1-1 BHA

Oh my word!

What a free-kick from Estupinan!

From close to the 18-yard-box, Estupinan unleashed a powerful left-footed free-kick which rattled the left post and drifted back into City's net!

Game on!

Mar 15, 2025, 3:19 PM

18' | Mitoma gets booked

Karou Mitoma is booked for a foul on Savinho.

Mar 15, 2025, 3:17 PM

15' | Yellow for Savinho

Savinho received a booking as well for time wasting.

Mar 15, 2025, 3:14 PM

11' | Pedro is booked

Joao Pedro is shown a yellow.

Mar 15, 2025, 3:13 PM

Milestone alert!

Haaland registers his 100th goal contribution in his Premier League career!

The Norwegian Machine also scores his 21st goal this season!

Mar 15, 2025, 3:12 PM

11' | GOALLLL! Haaland converts! | MCI 1-0 BHA

Haaland netted it through the bottom-right corner with a powerful grounder from the spot, leaving Verbuggen on the other end.

City leads!

Mar 15, 2025, 3:11 PM

10' | Penalty for City!

Haaland played the pass to Marmoush running upwards on the right, as he is taken down inside the box by Adam Webster, and referee Simon Hooper signalled for a penalty!

Mar 15, 2025, 3:10 PM

8' | Chance for City

Marmoush entered a penalty from the left before unleashing a strike, but Jan Paul van Hecke blocked it well.

Mar 15, 2025, 3:08 PM

6' | Is it a goal?

That was a brilliant link-up play from all the way down the middle, which was headed in by Mitoma while charging against Lewis. Although Ortega failed to catch the ball,  it rolled inside.

However, the VAR review decides that it was a foul by Mitoma on Lewis, as the goal will not stand.

Mar 15, 2025, 3:04 PM

3' | Chance for Brighton

Mitoma beat Lewis on the right and lodged a low cross into the box, that was almost met by a triggering Joao Pedro inside the box; but the shot soared off target.

Mar 15, 2025, 3:01 PM

1' | Kick Off!

The match is underway at Etihad!

Mar 15, 2025, 2:28 PM

Heartwarming

Mar 15, 2025, 2:27 PM

Hosts in the house!

Mar 15, 2025, 2:26 PM

Line-up | Brighton

Starting XI: Bart Verbruggen (GK); Jack Hinshelwood, Jan Paul van Hecke, Adam Webster, Pervis Estupiñán, Carlos Quomah Baleba, Diego Gómez; Yankuba Minteh, Georginio Rutter, Kaoru Mitoma; João Pedro

Subs: Gruda, Adingra, Cashin, Welbeck, Ayari, Wieffer, Rushworth, Slater, Wright

Head Coach: Fabian Hürzeler

Mar 15, 2025, 2:22 PM

Line-up | Manchester City

Starting XI: Stefan Ortega (GK); Rico Lewis, Abdukodir Khusanov, Ruben Dias, Josko, Gvardiol; Ilkay Gundogan, Nico Gonzalez; Savinho, Omar Marmoush, Jeremy Doku; Erling Haaland

Subs: Kovacic, Grealish, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Reis, Nunes, Carson, Foden, McAtee

Head Coach: Pep Guardiola

Mar 15, 2025, 11:01 AM

Earlier this season

On 9 November 2024, Brighton stunned Man City by winning 2-1 over them at the Falmer Stadium, Brighton.

Despite Erling Haaland scoring the first goal in the 23rd minute, two late goals from Brighton's Joao Pedro and Matt O'Riley in the 78th and 83rd minute respectively, sealed a famous win for the Seagulls at home.

Mar 15, 2025, 10:56 AM

Tonight's venue | Etihad Stadium

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Mar 15, 2025, 10:50 AM

How to watch the match?

Football fans from India can watch the match LIVE on Star Sports Select HD Channel. Fans can also stream the match LIVE on JioHotstar with a paid subscription. 

Mar 15, 2025, 10:49 AM

Match Details

Match: Manchester City vs Brighton Premier League 2024-25

Date: 15 March 2025

Time: 8:30 pm IST

Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester

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UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 Second Leg Round Up: Liverpool, Atletico bow out; Barcelona, Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern advance

PSG knocked Liverpool out to progress, as Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich sealed their place in the Quarter Finals after the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 Second Leg.

Mar 13, 2025, 11:39 AM6 min read

UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 Second Leg Round Up: Liverpool, Atletico bow out; Barcelona, Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern advance-sportzpoint.com
PSG knocked Liverpool out on penalties.

The UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 Second Leg has ended, concluding the round with eight teams that have earned their qualification into the Champions League Quarter Finals this season.

Read Also | UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarterfinals schedule: Everything you need to know

Paris Saint-Germain stunned Liverpool in the second leg, managing a 1-0 win in the regulation time before knocking the league phase leaders out of the competition following a 4-1 win on penalties.

Barcelona dominated over Benfica, earning a 3-1 victory at home to secure the quarter-final place with a 4-1 aggregate. Bayern Munich also clinched a 2-0 win against Bayer Leverkusen, advancing to the quarters with a 5-0 cushion across two legs.

Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid fought till the last minute as Atletico managed a 1-0 win to equalize the tie, but Los Blancos secured a 4-2 victory on penalties to advance to the quarters.

Read Also | UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 First Leg Round Up

UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 Second Leg Round Up

FC Barcelona 3-1 Benfica (4-1 Agg)

UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 Second Leg Round Up: Liverpool, Atletico bow out; Barcelona, Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern advance-sportzpoint.com

Raphinha and Lamine Yamal led from the front to help FC Barcelona win 3-1 against Benfica in the return leg, accumulating a 4-1 aggregate to progress through to the quarter-finals.

Raphinha opened the scoring in the 11th minute, as Otamendi equalized just two minutes later. However, a world-class strike from Lamine Yamal and Raphinha's second goal produced a dominant win for Blaugranas, despite a goalless second half.

Barcelona will take on Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-finals.

Read Also | Barcelona vs Benfica UEFA Champions League 2024-25 RO16 Second Leg Highlights: Barcelona through to quarter-finals with an easy 4-1 win on aggregate

Inter Milan 2-1 Feyenoord (4-1 Agg)

UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 Second Leg Round Up: Liverpool, Atletico bow out; Barcelona, Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern advance-sportzpoint.com

Inter Milan stamped a well-deserved 2-1 victory over Feyenoord at the San Siro, winning the tie on a 4-1 aggregate to advance to the quarter-finals.

Marcus Thuram netted an early goal in the eighth minute, that was canceled out by Jakub Moder, who equalized from the spot in the 42nd minute. However, Hakan Çalhanoğlu fired the winner with a boastful penalty in the 51st minute.

Inter Milan will go against Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals.

Liverpool 0-1 Paris Saint-Germain (1-1 Agg, 1-4 pens)

UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 Second Leg Round Up: Liverpool, Atletico bow out; Barcelona, Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern advance-sportzpoint.com

Arguably, this tie has produced the most gripping and absorbing footballing actions across two legs in the RO16 this season. After a fighting 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain at Parc de Princes, Liverpool crashed out of the UCL 2024-25 following a 1-4 defeat on penalties.

Ousmane Dembele drew the first blood early in the 12th minute, but almost 110 minutes of football afterwards failed to decide a winner, ending the tie on a 1-1 aggregate.

However, Gianluigi Donnarumma became a wall between PSG's sticks in the penalties, saving two penalties of Darwin Nunez and Curtis Jones to hand PSG the advantage in a nail-biting shootout. Desire Doue netted the winning penalty for PSG, taking them to the quarters. 

Les Parisiens will meet Aston Villa in the quarter-finals.

Read Also | Liverpool vs Paris Saint-Germain Highlights UEFA Champions League 2024-25 RO16 Second Leg | PSG advances, Liverpool crash out after losing on penalties | FT LIV 0-1 PSG (1-1 AGG, 1-4 pens)

Bayer Leverkusen 0-2 Bayern Munich (0-5 Agg)

UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 Second Leg Round Up: Liverpool, Atletico bow out; Barcelona, Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern advance-sportzpoint.com

Bayern Munich had another composed victory over Bayer Leverkusen, beating them 2-0 to progress through the next stage with a commendable 5-0 aggregate.

Harry Kane and Alphonso Davies scored in the 52nd and the 71st minute respectively, leading the German side to the UCL 2024-25 quarter-finals.

Read Also | Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich Highlights UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 2nd Leg: Bayern secures their spot in the quarter-finals | LEV 0-2 BAY (Agg. BAY 5-0 LEV)

Lille OSC 1-2 Borussia Dortmund (2-3 Agg)

UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 Second Leg Round Up: Liverpool, Atletico bow out; Barcelona, Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern advance-sportzpoint.com

Borussia Dortmund pulled off a sensational comeback against Lille OSC in the second leg, winning 2-1 against the French side to qualify for the quarters with a 3-2 aggregate.

Jonathan David opened the account for Lille only 5 minutes into the game, as the first half ended with Lille leading 2-1 in the tie. However, Emre Can converted the spotkick in the 54th minute to equalize the game, as Maxilmilian Beier netted a sublime curler in the 65th minute to hand Dortmund a comeback victory.

Dortmund will lock horns against FC Barcelona in the quarter-finals.

Read Also | Lille OSC vs Borussia Dortmund Highlights UEFA Champions League 2024-25 RO16 Second Leg | Dortmund wins a thrilling contest with a second-half comeback; advances to the quarters | FT LIL 1-2 BVB (AGG 2-3)

Aston Villa 3-0 Club Brugge (6-1 Agg)

UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 Second Leg Round Up: Liverpool, Atletico bow out; Barcelona, Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern advance-sportzpoint.com

Aston Villa earned a comfortable 3-0 victory over ten-men Club Brugge in the second leg to enter the quarters with a 6-1 score on aggregate.

After a goalless first half, Marco Asensio scored a brace in the 50th and 61st minute respectively, accompanied by Ian Maatsen who found the back of the net in the 57th minute. 

Aston Villa will face Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals.

Read Also | Aston Villa vs Club Brugge UEFA Champions League 2024-25 RO16 Second Leg Highlights: Villa to face PSG in quarters after a 3-0 win (6-1 agg)

Arsenal 2-2 PSV Eindhoven (9-3 Agg)

UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 Second Leg Round Up: Liverpool, Atletico bow out; Barcelona, Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern advance-sportzpoint.com

After producing a 7-1 crushing in the first leg, Arsenal shared the spoils in a 2-2 stalemate with PSV in the return leg. Despite the draw, Arsenal are through to the quarters with a massive 9-3 win on aggregate.

Oleksandr Zinchenko scored early in the sixth minute of the game. However, Ivan Perisic equalized in the 18th minute for the visiting side. Declan Rice netted a banger in the 37th minute, but PSV pulled off another equalizing goal in the 70th minute as Couhaib Driouech scored in his first UCL start.

The game ended in a 2-2 draw, as Arsenal progressed onto the quarters, where they will go against the defending champions Real Madrid.

Atletico Madrid 1-0 Real Madrid (2-2 Agg, 2-4 pens)

UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 Second Leg Round Up: Liverpool, Atletico bow out; Barcelona, Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern advance-sportzpoint.com

The Madrid Derby in the return leg gifted another spectacular game of football. Atletico madrid levelled the tie with a 1-0 win after 120 minutes, but Real Madrid emerged victorious on penalties, winning 4-2 to march onto the quarters.

Atletico midfielder Connor Gallagher scored only 30 seconds after the kickoff, but both teams failed to find the net in the remaining minutes, leading the tie to a 2-2 aggregate.

However, Julian Alvarez's spotkick in the shootout was canceled for an apparent double touch. Atletico fell behind, but Real Madrid's fourth penalty, taken by Lucas Vanquez, was denied by Jan Oblak.

Following that, Marcos Llorente had a chance to pull Atletico back in the game, but he hit the woodwork under pressure. Antonio Rugider netted the winning penalty for Real Madrid. Los Blancos will face Arsneal in the quarters.

Read Also | Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid CF Highlights UEFA Champions League RO16 Second Leg: Real Madrid secures their spot in the quarterfinals after defeating Atletico on the penalties | ATM 1(2)-(4)0 RMA (AGG. RMA 2-2 ATM)

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10 most successful African Players with most goals in the UEFA Champions League

Explore the top 10 African players with the most goals in UEFA Champions League history, featuring legends like Mohamed Salah, Didier Drogba, and Samuel Eto'o.

Mar 13, 2025, 7:12 AM6 min read

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The UEFA Champions League is the pinnacle of club football, boasting the best talent from around the globe. Over the years, African players have made a significant impact on Europe's elite competition, with many of them showcasing their skills but also finding the back of the net consistently.

From legendary strikers to dynamic wingers, this article highlights the top 10 African players with the most goals in Champions League history, celebrating their remarkable achievements on the grandest stage of European football.

10 most successful African Players with most goals in the UEFA Champions League:

Rank Player Country Goals
1 Mohamed Salah Egypt 50
2 Didier Drogba Ivory Coast 44
3 Samuel Eto'o Cameroon 30
4 Sadio Mane Senegal 27
5 Riyad Mahrez Algeria 20
6 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Gabon 17
7 Seydou Doumbia Ivory Coast 15
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Vincent Aboubakar

Cameroon 14
9 Rabah Madjer Algeria 12
10 Sebastien Haller Ivory Coast 12

10. Sebastian Haller| 12 Goals | Ivory Coast:

10 most successful African Players with most goals in the UEFA Champions League: Sebastien Haller-sportzpoint.com
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While the Ivorian found the net just 10 times in 48 games for the Hammers, he experienced a career revival at Ajax, netting an impressive 32 times in 50 games. Sebastian Haller made his Champions League debut in the 2021-22 season, scoring in his first seven games in the competition, including four in his debut against Ruben Amorim’s Sporting. Haller scored just one more UEFA Champions League goal and was given just 10 minutes in the German side’s 2024 final defeat to Real Madrid.

9. Rabah Madjer | Algeria | 12 Goals:

10 most successful African Players with most goals in the UEFA Champions League: Rabah Madjer-spoetzpoint.com
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Madjer is considered one of the best players in the history of Algerian football and shot to renown as a Porto player in the 1980s. He scored six goals on Porto’s first UEFA Champions League winning run, including the equalizer against Bayern Munich in the final at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion. Madjer retired in 1992 and twice managed his home country, having played in their first ever World Cup in 1982.

8. Vincent Aboubakar | 14 Goals | Cameroon: 

10 most successful African Players with most goals in the UEFA Champions League: Vincent Aboubakar-sportzpoint.com
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Aboubakar made his UEFA Champions League debut in 2014 with Porto, scoring a goal in a 6-0 thrashing of BATE Borisov. He came back with a goal in the return fixture at home to Shakhtar and scored his first knockout goal against Basel but was an unused substitute in both quarter-final legs against Bayern Munich, including the 6-1 defeat that sent Porto out.

In the next two seasons, one spent at Porto and the other at Besiktas, Aboubakar netted six times but failed to get out of the group stage. He scored his final Champions League goals in 2017 with a brace against Monaco but was injured for the last 16 tie against Liverpool, a 5-0 defeat at the Estádio do Dragao.

7. Seydou Doumbia | 15 Goals | Ivory Coast:

10 most successful African Players with most goals in the UEFA Champions League: Seydou Doumbia-sportzpoint.com
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Doumbia scored 15 UEFA Champions League goals in 31 games for three different clubs in his career. He moved to Basel in 2016, scoring just once in six games before ending his European run at Sporting in the 2017-18 season. He made his debut with CSKA Moscow, scoring five times in the 2011-12 season, but never hit that height again.

6. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang | Gabon | 17 Goals:

10 most successful African Players with most goals in the UEFA Champions League: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang-sportzpoint.com
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 Aubameyang primarily scored his goals with Dortmund, he managed just two for Chelsea, but Gabon’s all-time top scorer never made it past the UEFA Champions League quarter finals having twice exited at that stage in 2014 and 2017. Aubameyang is, however, the all-time top goal scorer in Europa League history, netting 34 times in 62 games.

5. Riyad Mahrez | Algeria | 20 Goals:

10 most successful African Players with most goals in the UEFA Champions League: Riyad Mahrez-sportzpoint.com
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Riyad Mahrez kicked things off with two goals in Leicester’s opening group match against Brugge before finding the net two more times ahead of the knockouts. He played every minute of Leicester’s knockout run but could only manage a single assist in that time. 

In the 2020-21 season, Mahrez was a crucial player on Manchester City’s run, scoring in the quarters before three goals against PSG in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals. However, he could not find the net as City lost 1-0 to Chelsea in the final. By the time of the 2023 win, Mahrez had fallen down the City pecking order and stayed on the bench for the whole of the 1-0 win against Inter.

4. Sadio Mane | Senegal | 27 Goals:

10 most successful African Players with most goals in the UEFA Champions League: Sadio Mane-sportzpoint.com
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The 2019 and 2022 African Player of the Year Mane was a talisman in Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool rebuild. Joining in 2016, Mane along with Salah and Roberto Firmino combined to be a lethal front three with the Senegalese player scoring 10 goals in the 17-18 UEFA Champions League season, a figure only beaten by his team-mates and Cristiano Ronaldo. Moving to Bayern Munich in 2022, Mane struggled to replicate his Liverpool form but still scored three goals in the group stages before departing for Al-Nassr in 2023.

3. Samuel Eto'o | Cameroon | 30 Goals:

10 most successful African Players with most goals in the UEFA Champions League: Samuel Eto'o-sportzpoint.com
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The four-time African player of the year winner, a figure only matched by Yaya Toure, scored most of his UEFA Champions League goals for Barcelona including six in their 2005-06 triumph and four in the 2008-09 win under Pep Guardiola. Moving to Inter in 2009, Eto’o became the fourth player in history to win back-to-back Champions Leagues at different clubs and played every game in the Jose Mourinho-masterminded run. Still considered by many to be the best African player of all-time, Samuel Eto’o was a deadly mix of pace and clinical finishing.

2. Didier Drogba | Ivory Coast | 44 Goals:

10 most successful African Players with most goals in the UEFA Champions League: Didier Drogba-sportzpoint.com
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With 10 goals in 10 finals, the Ivorian was the man for the big occasion, and he made his UEFA Champions League debut with Marseille in 2003, scoring five goals in six games. Getting his move to Chelsea the following season, Drogba hit the same number in the 2004-05 campaign but managed just one goal in seven appearances the next year. 

He scored twice in the 2008 semi-final to set up a clash against rivals Manchester United, but a John Terry slip in a rain-soaked Moscow denied Chelsea their first UEFA Champions League title. But that success would come in 2012 with Drogba playing a starring role in the final.

1. Mohamed Salah | Egypt | 50 Goals:

10 most successful African Players with most goals in the UEFA Champions League: Mohamed Salah-sportzpoint.com
Image Credit: Egyptian Streets

Considering he scored just three goals in his first 15 UEFA Champions League appearances, betting on Mohamed Salah to one day become the leading African goal-scorer would have seemed a waste of money back in 2016. Famously a second choice of Klopp – the German preferred Julian Brandt – Salah hit 10 goals in his first UEFA Champions League season at Anfield, propelling Liverpool to their first final since 2007 but an early injury caused by Sergio Ramos forced him to the sideline as Real Madrid won 3-1 in Kyiv.

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Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid CF Highlights UEFA Champions League RO16 Second Leg: Real Madrid secures their spot in the quarterfinals after defeating Atletico on the penalties | ATM 1(2)-(4)0 RMA (AGG. RMA 2-2 ATM)

Catch the highlights of the Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid CF match of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg at the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid.

Mar 12, 2025, 11:02 PM2 min read

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid LIVE UEFA Champions League 2024-25 RO16 Second Leg-sportzpoint.com

Hello and welcome to another UEFA Champions League night. Tonight, we will cover the high-intensity match-up in the UCL 2024-25 Round of 16 second leg as Atletico Madrid will face Real Madrid CF at the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid.

Atletico Madrid will be at home but under pressure as they are down by a goal. Although they are a strong side at home, Diego Simeone’s managed side will find it tough to get to Los Blancos’ defense. 

READ ALSO: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Highlights UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Real Madrid secured a narrow victory over Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Round of 16 | Real Madrid 2-1 Atletico Madrid

Real Madrid is ahead and will be looking to maintain their lead. They will have to defend well, which has not been their best department in recent times. Carlo Ancelotti’s managed side is going to face some difficulties as it is tough to battle Atletico Madrid at home.

So, sit back and relax as Swastik Debnath brings you the buildup, news, images, live scores, news, and updates of the Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid CF match from our webdesk.

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LIVE Updates

Mar 12, 2025, 11:01 PM

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This is it for this game.

Hope you enjoyed the Live match.

We will be back very soon with another Champions League Live.

Good Night, Stay Tuned!

Mar 12, 2025, 11:00 PM

Final Verdict

A night of pure drama at the Metropolitano ended with Real Madrid emerging victorious from the penalty shootout after Atletico Madrid’s early blitz set the stage for an unforgettable battle.

Conor Gallagher shocked the visitors with a goal just 30 seconds in, catching Real cold and sending the home crowd into a frenzy. Atletico pressed high and dominated the first half, suffocating Ancelotti’s side and refusing to let them settle.

Real grew into the game after the break, with Vinicius Jr and Bellingham pushing forward, but Jan Oblak stood tall, denying several key chances. Atletico, too, had their moments to seal it, Griezmann’s curling effort came agonizingly close, but neither could put the tie to bed.

Extra time was a war of attrition, both sides running on fumes. Real nearly snatched it late, with Rodrygo striking the post, but penalties became inevitable.

In the shootout, nerves ran high. Real Madrid’s resilience shone through — Rüdiger, Mbappé, Valverde, and Bellingham converted with ice in their veins. Atletico faltered, with Álvarez and Llorente missing their crucial spot-kicks, while Lucas Vázquez uncharacteristically blasted his over for Real.

In the end, it was another classic European night for Los Blancos — battered, bruised, but never beaten. Atletico, brave and brilliant for large spells, are left heartbroken, knowing they were inches from glory.

Real Madrid march on, proving once again why they are the kings of Europe.

Mar 12, 2025, 10:48 PM

End of the match! ATM 1-0 RMA (AGG. RMA 2-2 ATM)

Real Madrid secures their spot in the quarterfinals on penalties

Mar 12, 2025, 10:45 PM

Fifth Penalty: ATM 2 - 4 RMA

 

Real Madrid: Rudiger nets his penalty

Mar 12, 2025, 10:44 PM

Fourth Penalty: ATM 2- 3 RMA

Atletico Madrid: Llorente fails to net the penalty

Real Madrid: Vasquez fails to net the penalty.

Mar 12, 2025, 10:42 PM

Third Penalty! ATM 2 - 3 RMA

Atletico Madrid:  Correra nets the penalty

Real Madrid: Valverde will take the penalty, and he scores

Mar 12, 2025, 10:40 PM

Second Penalty! ATM -2 RMA

Atletico Madrid: Alvarez is next to take for Atleti, and he scores but his penalty will be ruled out because he slipped after taking the shot.

Real Madrid: Bellingham will take the second, and score the penalty

Mar 12, 2025, 10:39 PM

First Penalty! ATM 1-1 RMA

Atletico Madrid: Sorloth takes the penalty, and he scores

Real Madrid: Mbappé is stepping up first and he scores.

Mar 12, 2025, 10:34 PM

End of the Extra Time!

The winner will be decided by the penalties.

Mar 12, 2025, 10:33 PM

120' | Throw in to Atletico

Mar 12, 2025, 10:31 PM

117' | Subs for Real

IN: Endrick

OUT: Vini

Mar 12, 2025, 10:30 PM

115' | Yellow card to Both side!

Vasquez commits a foul on Correra as referee shows the yellow to Vasquez, and Referee shows the yellow to Llorente for the argument with Vazquez

Mar 12, 2025, 10:28 PM

114' | Yellow card to Atletico

Azpilicueta commits an awful corner on Bellingham, as referee shows the yellow card to Azpilicueta

Mar 12, 2025, 10:26 PM

112' | Handball

Ballinghams' hands hit by the ball.

Mar 12, 2025, 10:25 PM

112' | Throw in to Atletico

Mar 12, 2025, 10:23 PM

109' | Corner for Real Madrid

Mar 12, 2025, 10:22 PM

108' | Brilliant tackle by Mbappe

Not a familiar name in defense, but Mbappe is putting his 100% effort into this game.

Mar 12, 2025, 10:19 PM

106' | Second half of the Extra time begins!

Mar 12, 2025, 10:16 PM

End of the First half of the Extra time

Mar 12, 2025, 10:15 PM

105+2' | Free Kick to Real Madrid

Mar 12, 2025, 10:15 PM

End of First half of the Extra time | Extra 2 Minutes added

Mar 12, 2025, 10:13 PM

103' | Throw in to Atletico

Mar 12, 2025, 10:09 PM

99' | Brilliant by Valverde

It's a sure chance for Real Madrid to score the equalizer, as Valverde passes a beautiful ball into the box but no one was there to anticipate that ball

Mar 12, 2025, 10:06 PM

97' | Sub for Atletico

IN: Reinlado

OUT: Cesar Azpilicueta

Mar 12, 2025, 10:05 PM

96' | Reinaldo gets down!

Reinlado picks up a slight knock.

Mar 12, 2025, 10:03 PM

94' | Great Save by Oblak!

Both the goalkeepers are doing the magnificent job this game

Mar 12, 2025, 10:01 PM

92' | Magnificent defending by Rudiger!

Mar 12, 2025, 10:01 PM

92' | Los Blancos is looking to hold on to the ball

Mar 12, 2025, 9:59 PM

91' | Extra time begins!

Mar 12, 2025, 9:55 PM

Full time Whistle blows! ATM 1-0 RMA

The match will move on to Extra Time.

Mar 12, 2025, 9:54 PM

90+5' | Sorloth is in an offside position!

Mar 12, 2025, 9:53 PM

90+3' | Change for Atletico

IN: Nahuel Molina

OUT: Rodrigo De Paul

Mar 12, 2025, 9:52 PM

90+3' | Rodrigo De Paul gets down

Mar 12, 2025, 9:50 PM

End of regular 90 minutes | Extra 4 minutes added!

Mar 12, 2025, 9:49 PM

89' | Changes for Atletico

IN: Angel Correra, Alexander Sorloth

OUT: Antoine Griezmann, Guiliano Simione

Mar 12, 2025, 9:45 PM

86' | Brilliant save by Courtois

Mar 12, 2025, 9:44 PM

85' | Sub for Atletico

IN: Samuel Lino

OUT: Conor Callagher

Mar 12, 2025, 9:43 PM

84' | Free Kick to Real in a very dangerous area!

Lenglet commits a foul on Brahim

Mar 12, 2025, 9:42 PM

83' | Substitution for Real

IN: Fran Garcia

OUT: Ferland Mendy

Mar 12, 2025, 9:41 PM

82' | Mendy gets down!

It's looking like Mendy picks up a slight knock.

Mar 12, 2025, 9:40 PM

81' | Reinaldo gets down!

It's looking like Reinaldo picks up some knock

Mar 12, 2025, 9:39 PM

81' | Corner to Real Madrid

Mar 12, 2025, 9:38 PM

79' | Throw in to Real Madrid

Mar 12, 2025, 9:37 PM

78' | Change for Real

IN: Brahim Diaz

OUT: Rodrygo

Mar 12, 2025, 9:37 PM

78' | Lucas Vasquez is offside!

Mar 12, 2025, 9:36 PM

77' | Free Kick to Atletico

Mendy commits a foul on Alvarez.

Mar 12, 2025, 9:34 PM

75' | Free Kick to Atletico

Rodrygo commits a foul on Reinaldo.

Mar 12, 2025, 9:33 PM

73' | Chance for Real

Vini crosses the ball into the final third to Vasquez, and Vasquez takes his chance with a brilliant header, but Oblak confidently denies the chance

Mar 12, 2025, 9:31 PM

71' | Brilliant save by Courtois

Simione tries his luck from outside off the box, but Courtois was ready to save that shot.

Mar 12, 2025, 9:29 PM

70' | Vini misses the penalty!

Vini fails to net the penalty, his shot miles away from the net.

Mar 12, 2025, 9:28 PM

68' | Penalty to Real Madrid

Lenglet commits a foul on Mbappe in the box, as the referee awards a penalty to Real and shows the yellow to Lenglet

Mar 12, 2025, 9:27 PM

66' | Yellow Card to Atletico

Guiliano commits a foul on Vini, as the referee shows the yellow to Guiliano

Mar 12, 2025, 9:26 PM

65' | Double Subs to Real Madrid

IN: Lucas Vasquez, Eduardo Camavinga

OUT: Aurelien Tchouameni, Luka Modric

Mar 12, 2025, 9:24 PM

65' | Free Kick to Real

De Paul commits a foul on Bellingham, as the referee awards a free kick to Real

Mar 12, 2025, 9:22 PM

63' | Real Madrid is constantly pushing in for equalizer!

Mar 12, 2025, 9:20 PM

59' | Yellow to Real Madrid!

Vini commits a foul on Simione, as the referee shows the yellow card to Vini

Mar 12, 2025, 9:19 PM

58' | Brilliant defending By Raul

Mar 12, 2025, 9:18 PM

58' | Handball!

It's a controversial call from the referee, as referee denies the Real's attack for Mbappe's handball

Mar 12, 2025, 9:16 PM

56' | Brilliant defending by Gimenez

Gimenez surely declines Real's chance to score the equalizer.

Mar 12, 2025, 9:13 PM

54' | Another corner to Atletico

Mar 12, 2025, 9:12 PM

54' | Corner to Atletico

Mar 12, 2025, 9:11 PM

51' | Chance for Real

Tchouameni tries his luck with longshot from outside off the box, but not so well-directed to net the ball.

Mar 12, 2025, 9:09 PM

50' | Free Kick to Real Madrid

De Paul commits a free kick on Bellingham

Mar 12, 2025, 9:08 PM

49' | Corner to Atletico

Mar 12, 2025, 9:07 PM

48' | Free Kick to Atletico

Vini commits a foul on De Paul, as the referee awards a free kick to Atletico 

Mar 12, 2025, 9:06 PM

46' | Brilliant stop by Courtois

Mar 12, 2025, 9:04 PM

46' | Second half begins!

ATM 1-0 RMA (AGG. RMA 2-2 ATM)

Mar 12, 2025, 8:54 PM

Half Time Verdict: ATM 1-0 RMA

What a blistering start at the Metropolitano! Conor Gallagher, the surprise inclusion in Diego Simeone's XI, wasted no time making his mark — smashing the opener past Courtois just 30 seconds in. Atletico came out like a team possessed, fueled by the electric home crowd, and Gallagher’s early strike set the tone.

Real Madrid, stunned by the rapid goal, struggled to find their rhythm. Vinicius Jr and Bellingham had flashes of brilliance but were largely kept quiet by Atletico’s well-organized, tenacious defense. Simeone’s side has been relentless off the ball, pressing high and forcing mistakes in midfield.

Carlo Ancelotti will demand more urgency from his men after the break. With their UCL hopes hanging in the balance, Los Blancos need a spark — and fast — to avoid crashing out.

It’s all set up for a blockbuster second half. Can Real Madrid fight back?

Mar 12, 2025, 8:48 PM

Half time whistle blows! ATM 1-0 RMA (AGG. RMA 2-2 ATM)

Mar 12, 2025, 8:47 PM

45+1' | Another corner to Atletico!

Mar 12, 2025, 8:46 PM

45' | Corner to Atletico!

Mar 12, 2025, 8:46 PM

44' | Free Kick to Real

Barrios commits a foul on Mbappe, as the referee awards a free kick to Real Madrid

Mar 12, 2025, 8:45 PM

43' | Atletico is pushing in to double their lead

Mar 12, 2025, 8:42 PM

39' | Yellow Card to Real Madrid

Tchouameni commits a foul on Simione, as the referee shows the Yellow card to Tchouameni, Tchouameni will be suspended for the next game.

Mar 12, 2025, 8:39 PM

37' | Free Kick to Real

De Paul commits a foul on Mbappé, as referee awards a free kick to Real.

Mar 12, 2025, 8:38 PM

35' | Great Save by Courtois!

Courtois declines to double Atletico's lead, a brilliant stop by him.

Mar 12, 2025, 8:36 PM

35' | Corner to Atletico

Mar 12, 2025, 8:32 PM

31' | Throw in to Atletico

Mar 12, 2025, 8:31 PM

29' | Free Kick to Real!

Alvarez commits a foul on Tchouameni, as the referee awards a free kick to Real.

Mar 12, 2025, 8:30 PM

28' | Brilliant defending by Lenglet

Valverde's brilliant cross cleared by Lenglet, brilliant defending by Lenglet.

Mar 12, 2025, 8:28 PM

26' | Chance for Atletico!

Julian Alvarez's shot brilliantly stopped by Thibaut Courtois' safe hands.

Mar 12, 2025, 8:27 PM

25' | Free Kick to Atletico!

Rodrygo commits a foul on Callagher as referee awards the free kick to Atletico

Mar 12, 2025, 8:23 PM

20' | Penalty shout in Atletico's box!

A penalty shout in Atletico's box, the shout is for a handball as Guiliano's arm hits with the ball, but Referee declines the shout.

Mar 12, 2025, 8:21 PM

19' | Brilliant defending by Valverde!

Reinaldo's dangerous looking cross brilliantly cleared by Valverde.

Mar 12, 2025, 8:19 PM

17' | Corner to Real Madrid

Mar 12, 2025, 8:18 PM

17' | Brilliant defending by Rudiger

Mar 12, 2025, 8:17 PM

16' | Throw in to Atletico

Mar 12, 2025, 8:15 PM

14' | Throw in to Real

Mar 12, 2025, 8:15 PM

13' | Real Madrid is pushing in for the equalizer!

Mar 12, 2025, 8:14 PM

11' | Atletico is playing defensive!

After scoring the goal, Atletico is now defending with 10 men, Real Madrid is finding space to score the equalizer and take the lead again.

Mar 12, 2025, 8:11 PM

10' | Throw in to Real!

Mar 12, 2025, 8:10 PM

7' | Real Madrid is looking to hold on to the ball!

With Atletico keeping their defense tight, Real Madrid is holding on to the ball and pushing in for the equalizer, finding the right time to attack and level the scoreline

Mar 12, 2025, 8:07 PM

5' | Corner for Real

Mar 12, 2025, 8:05 PM

1' | GOALLLL!!!! ATM 1-0 RMA

The tie is level already in just 30 seconds after kick off, Callagher scores the opener for the hosts.

Mar 12, 2025, 8:01 PM

1' | Kick Off!

The Match is underway in Madrid

 

Mar 12, 2025, 7:02 PM

wished the team luck before the derby!

Mar 12, 2025, 6:56 PM

How many goals will he score?

Mar 12, 2025, 6:54 PM

Grand Entry of the Hosts!

Mar 12, 2025, 6:53 PM

Starting XI: Atletico Madrid

Jan Oblak (GK), Jose Maria Gimenez, Marcos Llorente, Clement Lenglet, Reinaldo Mandava, Conor Callagher, Rodrigo De Paul, Pablo Barrios, Guiliano Simeone, Antoine Griezmann, Julian Alvarez

Manager: Mr. Diego Simeone

Mar 12, 2025, 6:48 PM

The Visitors are here!

Mar 12, 2025, 6:46 PM

Inside Training: Real Madrid CF

Mar 12, 2025, 6:45 PM

Simeone's reaction

Mar 12, 2025, 6:35 PM

Match info!

Mar 12, 2025, 6:33 PM

Job is not finished!

Mar 12, 2025, 6:32 PM

Atleti's locker room

Mar 12, 2025, 6:31 PM

Metropolitano is Ready!

Mar 12, 2025, 6:29 PM

Starting XI: Real Madrid

Thibaut Courtois, Fede Valverde, Raul Asencio, Antonio Rudiger, Ferland Mendy, Aurelien Tchouameni, Jude Bellingham, Luka Modric, Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe

Manager: Mr. Carlo Ancelotti

Mar 12, 2025, 6:26 PM

Atletico Madrid: Squad List

Mar 12, 2025, 6:26 PM

Big Game ahead!

Mar 12, 2025, 6:23 PM

Recent Form: Atletico Madrid

  • Getafe 2-1 Atletico Madrid (La Liga, Lost)
  • Real Madrid 2-1 Atletico Madrid (UCL 2024-25, Lost)
  • Atletico Madrid 1-0 Athletic Club (La Liga, Won)
  • Barcelona 4-4 Atletico Madrid (Copa del Rey Semi Final First Leg, Draw)
  • Valencia 0-3 Atletico Madrid (La Liga, Won)

Mar 12, 2025, 6:20 PM

Recent Form: Real Madrid CF

  • Real Madrid 2-1 Rayo Vallecano (La Liga, Won)
  • Real Madrid 2-1 Atletico Madrid (UCL 2024-25 RO16 First Leg, Won)
  • Real Betis 2-1 Real Madrid (La Liga, Lost)
  • Real Sociedad 0-1 Real Madrid (Copa del Rey, Semifinal, First Leg, Won)
  • Real Madrid 2-0 Girona (La Liga, Won)

 

Mar 12, 2025, 6:15 PM

Head-to-head stats (UCL)

TOTAL MATCHES: 10

REAL MADRID WON: 6

ATLETICO MADRID WON: 2

DRAW: 2

  • Real Madrid CF 2-1 Atletico Madrid (UCL 2024-25 RO16 First Leg)
  • Atletico Madrid 2-1 Real Madrid (UCL 2016/17 Semi-Final Leg 2)
  • Real Madrid 3-0 Atletico Madrid (UCL 2016-17 Semi-Final Leg 1)
  • Real Madrid 1(5)-(3)1 Atletico Madrid (UCL 2015/16 Final, Real Madrid won on Penalties)
  • Real Madrid 1-0 Atletico Madrid (UCL 2014-15 Quarterfinal Leg 2)
  • Atletico Madrid 0-0 Real Madrid (UCL 2014-15 Quarterfinal Leg 1)
  • Real Madrid 2-1 Atletico Madrid (UCL 2013-14 Final)
  • Real Madrid 2-1 Atletico Madrid (UCL 1958-59 Semi-Final)
  • Atletico Madrid 1-0 Real Madrid (UCL 1958-59 Semifinal Leg 2, Atletico won on away goal rule)
  • Real Madrid 2-1 Atletico Madrid (UCL 1958-59 Semi-Final Leg1)

Mar 12, 2025, 6:12 PM

Venue Details: Wanda Metropolitano

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid CF LIVE UEFA Champions League 2024-25 RO16 Second Leg

Mar 12, 2025, 6:09 PM

How to Watch the match?

The match will be streamed Live on the Sony Liv app and website, and Jio TV. Viewers can also watch the game live on TV on Sony Sports Network

Mar 12, 2025, 6:08 PM

Match Details

MATCH: Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid

TOURNAMENT: UEFA Champions League R016 Second Leg

VENUE: Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid

TIME: 1:30 am IST

DATE: 13-03-2025

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Aston Villa vs Club Brugge UEFA Champions League 2024-25 RO16 Second Leg Highlights: Villa to face PSG in quarters after a 3-0 win (6-1 agg)

Marco Asensio came off the bench again to score a brace for Aston Villa as they thrashed Club Brugge by 3-0 to enter the quarter-finals with a 6-1 aggregate.

Mar 12, 2025, 10:02 PM1 min read

Aston Villa vs Club Brugge UEFA Champions League 2024-25 RO16 Second Leg LIVE Scores: 3 quick goals from Villa; Asensio with a brace | AVL 3-0 BRU (6-1 agg) | sportzpoint.com

Hello and welcome to another UEFA Champions League night. This is Koushik Biswas with all the build-up, LIVE Updates, stats and news of the Aston Villa vs Club Brugge UEFA Champions League 2024-25 RO16 Second Leg match at Villa Park. 

Aston Villa are leading by 3-1 after the first-leg away win and will be confident to enter the first-ever Champions League quarter-final since their last campaign, in 1982/83. 

Meantime after facing a defeat in their home leg Club Brugge will look for a miracle win at Villa Park to ensure their final eight spot. 

So, sit back and relax as we bring you all the news, LIVE Updates and scores of the match from our web desk. 

LIVE Updates

Mar 12, 2025, 8:03 PM

Final Score

 

Mar 12, 2025, 10:00 PM

Final Verdict | Villa to face PSG in quarters

Club Brugge had a lot of things to do away from home and they were already running behind the game when Kyriani Sabbe received the direct card in the 17th minute of the game.

However, Villa were not able to take advantage of that until Unai Emery made the substitution in the second half. 

Marco Asensio came and made it look easy to score two goals while Ian Maatsen scored one to hand Aston Villa a 3-0 lead which was enough for them to reach the quarter-finals for the first time since the 1982/83 season.

Villa now have become the 9th Premier League team to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League era. 

They will face Unai Emery and Marco Asensio's former club PSG in the quarter-finals. 

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Villa to face PSG in quarters | sportzpoint.com

Mar 12, 2025, 9:54 PM

No. 9

Mar 12, 2025, 9:53 PM

Celebrations at Villa Park

Mar 12, 2025, 9:52 PM

Full time: Aston Villa 3-0 Club Brugge (6-1 agg)

Mar 12, 2025, 9:50 PM

Mar 12, 2025, 9:49 PM

Asensio could face his old team PSG

Marco Asensio, on loan from PSG, could face his old team PSG in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25.

Mar 12, 2025, 9:46 PM

Can Rashford score his first for Villa?

In a night like this Marcus Rashford would love to be on the scoresheet and score that first goal for Aston Villa.

Mar 12, 2025, 9:44 PM

Some player!

Asensio has now scored 11 goals in the Champions League knockout phase. The only Spanish player to better that tally is Real Madrid legend Raúl González, with 18. | sportzpoint.com

Asensio has now scored 11 goals in the Champions League knockout phase. The only Spanish player to better that tally is Real Madrid legend Raúl González, with 18.

Mar 12, 2025, 9:38 PM

77' | Save from Mignolet

Tielemans with a fine effort from the outside of the box. Mignolet had to dive to his left to deny him.

Mar 12, 2025, 9:33 PM

73' | Change for Villa

Disasi replaces Cash.

Mar 12, 2025, 9:31 PM

70' | Yellow card

Vanaken gets the yellow card for a foul on Cash.

Mar 12, 2025, 9:30 PM

68' | Mignolet makes a save

Cash was on target this time with a shot from outside the box. 

Mignolet was ready for that though.

Mar 12, 2025, 9:26 PM

66' | Change for Club Brugge

Hugo Siquet replaces Christos Tzolis

Mar 12, 2025, 9:26 PM

65' | Changes for Villa

Pau Torres replaces Tyrone Mings

Jacob Ramsey replaces Morgan Rogers

Mar 12, 2025, 9:23 PM

Mar 12, 2025, 9:23 PM

61' | Asensio scores again | AVL 3-0 BRU (6-1)

Aston Villa vs Club Brugge UEFA Champions League 2024-25 RO16 Second Leg LIVE Scores: 3 quick goals from Villa; Asensio with a brace | AVL 3-0 BRU (6-1 agg) | sportzpoint.com

Aston Villa vs Club Brugge UEFA Champions League 2024-25 RO16 Second Leg LIVE Scores: 3 quick goals from Villa; Asensio with a brace | AVL 3-0 BRU (6-1 agg) | sportzpoint.com

Marcus Rashford with the assist this time. 

Rashford with a brilliant run and cutback for Asensio to put it to the back of the net with a sliding left-footed shot. 

Aston Villa 3-0 Brugge (6-1 agg)

Mar 12, 2025, 9:21 PM

59' | Changes for Brugge

Romero, Skóras, Nilsson and Nielsen came in for Club Brugge. 

Mar 12, 2025, 9:19 PM

57' | Maatsen scores for Villa | AVL 2-0 BRU (5-1 agg)

Ian Maatsen | sportzpoint.com

Aston Villa vs Club Brugge UEFA Champions League 2024-25 RO16 Second Leg LIVE Scores: 3 quick goals from Villa; Asensio with a brace | AVL 3-0 BRU (6-1 agg) | sportzpoint.com

Rogers produces lovely footwork before playing the ball across the area for Maatsen to tuck away.

Aston Villa 2-0 Club Brugge (5-1 agg)

Mar 12, 2025, 9:18 PM

54' | Asensio hits the post

Marco Asensio hits the right post with a left footed shot from the centre of the box

Mar 12, 2025, 9:17 PM

50' | Asensio scores | AVL 1-0 BRU (4-1)

Marco Asensio after scoring the first goal, Aston Villa vs Club Brugge, round of 16, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 | sportzpoint.com

Marco Asensio with a brace for Aston Villa against Club Brugge, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 round of 16, second leg | sportzpoint.com

Asensio latches on to a ball over the top from Tielemans and, one-on-one against Mignolet, sees his low strike rebound off the base of a post.

Aston Villa 1-0 Brugge (4-1)

Mar 12, 2025, 9:16 PM

49' | Mignolet makes a save

Mignolet makes a save as Mings was on target.

Mar 12, 2025, 9:15 PM

Second half starts

Mar 12, 2025, 8:51 PM

First-half | AVL 0-0 BRU (3-3 agg)

Club Brugge were fluid throughout the first half despite being down to 10 men.

0-0 at half-time and 3-1 on aggregate for Aston Villa. Although they did not look that great, they are in a commanding position and it would take a lot from the visitors to make it interesting in the second half. 

Mar 12, 2025, 8:47 PM

45' | 3 minutes added

3 minutes have been added as the injury time. 

Mar 12, 2025, 8:46 PM

44' | Rashford hits the side net

A bit rusty from Rashford as he volleyed one at the side of the net.

Mar 12, 2025, 8:45 PM

44' | Watkins is back

He is back though and no changes from the home team.

Mar 12, 2025, 8:44 PM

42' | Watkins is still out

The English footballer is still outside the field as the referee resumes the play. He was limping though. 

Mar 12, 2025, 8:42 PM

40' | Watkins is down

Ollie Watkins has gone down. He is getting the medical attention.

Mar 12, 2025, 8:39 PM

37' | Maatsen misses the target

Watkins has enough space to make a run. He passed the ball to Cash, who was tangled down by the Brugge defenders. 

Rogers then made a cutback to Maatsen, who went for a curling shot but missed the target completely. 

Mar 12, 2025, 8:36 PM

34' | Save from Martinez

Easy grab for the Argentine goalkeeper. 

Talbi, the 19-year-old star tried to thread in a dipping ball from the outside of the box with his left foot. 

He has dropped a bit low to fill in the void made by Sabbe. Still, he has managed to make good runs and create some chances. 

Mar 12, 2025, 8:32 PM

31' | Good defending from Ordóñez

Ordóñez was sharp to go around Waltkins to stop him from making the final move inside the box. 

 

Mar 12, 2025, 8:29 PM

26' | Brugge looking good even with 10 men

Tzolis, Onyedika and De Cuyper have been solid for Brugge so far. The trio have been able to thread the ball inside the final third and also send some quality cross across the ground. 

 

Mar 12, 2025, 8:23 PM

That foul from Sabbe on Rashford

Aston Villa FC v Club Brugge KV - UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg

Mar 12, 2025, 8:21 PM

19' | Mignolet makes the save

Tielemans takes the free-kick and gets it over the the false wall. 

But, Mignolet was ready for the challenge and make the save. 

Mar 12, 2025, 8:18 PM

16' | Red card for Sabbe

Aston Villa vs Club Brugge UEFA Champions League 2024-25 RO16 Second Leg LIVE Scores, News and Commentary: Direct red card for Sabbe | sportzpoint.com

A direct red card for Sabbe. 

A long ball from Martinez for Rashford and Sabbe, who could not stop Rashford with his pace, brought the English striker down. 

Club Brugge are now down to 10 men. 

Mar 12, 2025, 8:15 PM

13' | Chance for Rashford

First view of Rahsford tonight. He had the chance to chip the ball over the incoming goalkeeper. 

But, Mignolet was quicker getting the ball before Rashford could do any damage. 

Mar 12, 2025, 8:13 PM

The visitors

Mar 12, 2025, 8:12 PM

11' | Konsa blocks a shot

Bright opening 10 minutes from the boys from Belgium. 

De Cuyper with a cut back from the left and Onyedika had a go at the goal with a powerful shot. 

But, Konsa came between to block the shot. 

Mar 12, 2025, 8:11 PM

9' | Vanaken misses the target

Good start from the visitors here. 

A good cross from the left by De Cuyper, and Vanaken had the chance to find the net with a header. 

His header went left to the post. 

Mar 12, 2025, 8:09 PM

7' | Sabbe misses the target

The first shot of the game comes from the visitors. 

A mistake from Matty Cash allowed Sabbe to go for the goal with a left-footed shot from outside the box.

He missed the target though.

Mar 12, 2025, 8:07 PM

We shall not be moved

Aston Villa vs Club Brugge UEFA Champions League 2024-25 RO16 Second Leg LIVE Scores, News and Commentary

The home fans chant "We shall not be moved" as both teams wait patiently for mistakes from the other team. Club Brugge enjoyed more possession of the ball so far.

Mar 12, 2025, 8:05 PM

Fireworks before the game!

Mar 12, 2025, 8:05 PM

Love and support for Rahsford

Mar 12, 2025, 8:02 PM

Kick-off!

Here we go! 

Villa lead by 3-1 and more to come in the next 90 minutes or even more maybe. 

Mar 12, 2025, 7:47 PM

They are here too!

Mar 12, 2025, 7:45 PM

Getting warmed up!

Mar 12, 2025, 7:40 PM

What happened in the first leg?

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Bailey scored early, but Club Brugge quickly equalised through De Cuyper. Mechele scored an own goal while Asensio scored from the penalty spot to hand Aston Villa a 3-1 win in the first leg.

Mar 12, 2025, 7:23 PM

Lineups | Club Brugge

Club Brugge: Mignolet, Sabbe, Ordóñez, Mechele, De Cuyper, Onyedika, Jashari, Talbi, Vanaken, Tzolis, Jutglà

Subs: Romero, Vetlesen, Vermant, Nilsson, Skóras, Nielsen, Jackers, Siquet, Spileers, Campbell

Mar 12, 2025, 7:22 PM

Lineups | Aston Villa

Aston Villa: Martínez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen, Kamara, Tielemans, McGinn, Rogers, Rashford, Watkins

Subs: Disasi, Digne, Torres, Asensio, Onana, Olsen, Bogarde, Bailey, Ramsey, Zych

Mar 12, 2025, 6:21 PM

Recent form | Club Brugge

  • 9/03/25 - Pro League
    Cercle Brugge 1-3 Club Brugge (W)

  • 04/03/25 - UEFA Champions League
    Club Brugge 1-3 Aston Villa (L)

  • 01/03/25 - Pro League
    KAA Gent 1-1 Club Brugge (D)

  • 23/02/25 - Pro League
    Club Brugge 1-2 Standard Liège (L)

  • 19/02/25 - UEFA Champions League
    Atalanta 1-3 Club Brugge (W)

Mar 12, 2025, 6:19 PM

Recent form | Aston Villa

  • 08/03/25 - Premier League
    Brentford 0-1 Aston Villa (W)

  • 04/03/25 - UEFA Champions League
    Club Brugge 1-3 Aston Villa (W)

  • 01/03/25 - FA Cup
    Aston Villa 2-0 Cardiff City (W)

  • 26/02/25 - Premier League
    Crystal Palace 4-1 Aston Villa (L)

  • 22/02/25 - Premier League
    Aston Villa 2-1 Chelsea (W)

Mar 12, 2025, 6:13 PM

Aston Villa vs Club Brugge: Head-to-head stats

Team Wins Draws Goals
Aston Villa 1 0 3
Club Brugge 1 0 2

 

Mar 12, 2025, 1:42 PM

Who the winner of this match will face in the Quatrer-final?

Mar 12, 2025, 1:40 PM

Tonight's Venue | Villa Park

About Villa Park | Aston Villa

Mar 12, 2025, 1:39 PM

How to watch the match?

Football fans from India can watch the match LIVE on Sony Sports Network TV Channel and also on Sony LIV App and Website with a paid subscription.

Mar 12, 2025, 1:38 PM

Match Details

Match: Aston Villa vs Club Brugge 

Tournament: UEFA Champions League 2024-25, Round of 16, Second leg

Date: 13th March 2025

Time: 1.30 am Indian Standard Time

Venue: Villa Park

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