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The round of 16 of the 2022 UEFA Champions League has come to a close, offering football enthusiasts around the world plenty of entertainment. Chelsea defeated Lille comfortably with a 4-1 aggregate score. Real Madrid came back from a 2-0 deficit to beat PSG, thanks to Karim Benzema’s hat trick. Bayern Munich heavily attacked Salzburg after a close first leg. Manchester City easily advanced after outclassing Sporting. Ajax was shockingly defeated by Benfica and eliminated from the tournament. Villarreal knocked out Juventus in the dying minutes of the match. The quarter-finalist draw will take place next week.
The 2022 UEFA Champions League round of 16 has concluded and did not fail to entertain football enthusiasts worldwide.
The teams showcased massive goals, drama, and impressive statistics, each highlighting their unique qualities.
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Chelsea comfortably defeated French giants Lille with a 4-1 aggregate score, showcasing their dominance in both legs. Players like Pulisic, Kai Havertz, and Cesar Azplicueta played crucial roles in Chelsea’s success.
Real Madrid caught everyone’s attention by overcoming a 2-0 deficit to defeat PSG. Despite Kylian Mbappe’s impressive solo goals, Karim Benzema’s hat-trick stole the spotlight.
Bayern Munich mounted a strong comeback and defeated underdogs Salzburg, despite a tough first leg.
Manchester City outclassed Sporting in the first leg and comfortably secured their spot in the quarter-finals.
Ajax, known for their enchanting talents, faced a shocking elimination as Benfica outshined them.
Villareal made a late surge and knocked out Juventus from the 2022 UEFA Champions League.
Check the 2022 UEFA Champions League aggregate results below:
Chelsea 4-1 Lille
Villareal 4-1 Juventus
Manchester City 5-0 Sporting
Ajax 2-3 Benfica
Manchester United 1-2 Atletico Madrid
Bayern Munich 7-1 Salzburg
The clubs will now await the draw for the quarter-finals.
? Everywhere from start to finish! Relentless N’golo Kanté ? LOSC ?@nglkante | @ChelseaFC | #UCL pic.twitter.com/rWSfFfgv7c
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) March 16, 2022
