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As the 2024–25 UEFA Champions League quarter-finals reach their second-leg stage, the spotlight is on four crucial fixtures where giants like Real Madrid , Bayern Munich, and Borussia Dortmund must overturn first-leg deficits to stay in contention for European glory.
Here’s a breakdown of who plays tonight, what each team needs to progress, and how fans in India can catch the action live.
Aston Villa vs Paris Saint-Germain
Venue: Villa Park
Aston Villa started brightly in Paris with Morgan Rogers scoring the opener, but their dream debut in a UEFA competition against PSG was soon undone. A flurry of brilliance from Desire Doue, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Nuno Mendes left Villa trailing 3-1.
What Villa need: Win by at least 2 goals to force extra time, by 3 or more to win outright.
Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona
Venue: Signal Iduna Park
Dortmund were dismantled 4-0 in the first leg at the hands of a ruthless Barcelona. Robert Lewandowski netted twice, while Raphinha and Lamine Yamal added to the tally to help the Spanish side take the lead going into the second leg.
What Dortmund need: Win by 4 goals to take it to extra time, or 5+ to qualify directly.
Real Madrid vs Arsenal
Venue: Santiago Bernabeu
It’s rare to see Real Madrid on the wrong end of a 3-0 Champions League scoreline. But thanks to a Declan Rice masterclass and Mikel Merino’s finish, Arsenal left the 15-time champions stunned.
What Madrid need: Win by 3 goals to force extra time, by 4 or more to qualify directly.
Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich
Venue: San Siro
Lautaro Martinez’s sublime trivela goal and a late strike from Davide Frattesi gave Inter Milan a hard-fought 2-1 win in Munich. Now returning to the San Siro, the Serie A leaders will look to defend their narrow 1-goal advantage.
What Bayern need: Win by at least 1 goal to force extra time; by 2+ to progress directly.
How to watch UEFA Champions League quarter-finals in India?
The UEFA Champions League 2024–25 quarter-final second-leg matches will be streamed live in India on the SonyLiv app and website. Fans can watch the live broadcast on the Sony Sports Network.
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