The first leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 kicked off with two exciting matches on Tuesday, featuring Bayer Leverkusen against PSG (0-4) and Manchester City against FC Barcelona (0-2). Both away teams secured impressive victories, demonstrating their strength on the European stage.
On Wednesday, two more thrilling encounters are on the schedule. First, Arsenal will face Bayern Munich at the Emirates Stadium, promising a highly competitive clash between two top European clubs. Meanwhile, AC Milan will host Atletico Madrid at San Siro in another enticing match.
The AC Milan vs. Atletico Madrid fixture will also mark the return of Michael Essien to the Champions League stage. The Ghanaian midfielder, who was not registered by Chelsea for the competition, now has the opportunity to shine with his new club, AC Milan.
In addition to Essien, AC Milan boasts other talented players, including Kevin Constant from Guinea and Adel Taraabt from Morocco. Taraabt, in particular, has already made a positive impression on Milan fans with a goal in his debut match for the club.
The match schedule for Wednesday is as follows:
- Arsenal vs. Bayern Munich
- AC Milan vs. Atletico Madrid
Both matches are set to kick off at 7:45 p.m. GMT. Fans can expect an evening filled with thrilling football action and intense competition in the quest for Champions League glory.
