The sixth round of Champions League fixtures brought major twists across the competition, with several big clubs suffering unexpected setbacks while others strengthened their positions heading into the knockout phase.
Chelsea’s journey in the competition came to an abrupt halt following a 2–1 loss to Atalanta. Although the London side enjoyed long spells of possession, two late defensive errors overturned their early advantage and proved decisive. The defeat left Chelsea in third place, forcing them into the Europa League after failing to capitalise on key moments throughout the group stage.
Real Madrid also endured a disappointing evening as they were beaten 2–1 by Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabéu. Rodrygo opened the scoring for the Spanish giants, but City responded with determination. Nico O’Reilly levelled the match before Erling Haaland converted a penalty to complete the turnaround. While Madrid still advanced, the performance exposed weaknesses that could trouble them later in the competition. City, meanwhile, sealed top spot with an unbeaten record.
Arsenal enjoyed one of the standout results of the night, securing a commanding 3–0 win away at Club Brugge. Noni Madueke struck twice, and Gabriel Martinelli added a composed finish as the Gunners capped off a strong group-stage campaign. The victory confirmed their place in the round of 16 and continued their impressive form across the competition.
Elsewhere, Newcastle United battled to a 2–2 draw with Bayer Leverkusen at the BayArena. Although the point was not enough to move them into the top two positions, their spirited display highlighted their growth in a demanding group. Paris Saint-Germain played out a goalless draw against Athletic Bilbao, leaving their fate dependent on other results, but their overall points tally was still sufficient to progress.
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