At the conclusion of the first two return matches of the round of 16, the first teams to qualify for the quarter-finals of the competition will be revealed. Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich currently hold the advantage after dominating their away matches in the first leg against AC Milan and Arsenal, respectively.
Bayern Munich, particularly impressive in the first leg, enters the second leg as the clear favorite against Arsenal. However, the English team regained momentum with a 4-1 victory over Everton in the FA Cup semi-finals last weekend. Despite Bayern’s formidable form, Arsenal has previously defeated them at home, providing a glimmer of hope for the English side.
On the other hand, Atletico Madrid appears composed heading into their second leg match. A 0-0 draw would be sufficient to secure their spot in the next round, but with players of the caliber of Diego Costa and Arda Turan, scoring goals comes naturally to them.
Former AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini remains optimistic, urging his beloved team to make him proud in the upcoming fixture. AC Milan faces an uphill battle after a 0-1 defeat at home in the first leg, but Maldini’s support reflects the enduring hope within the club despite a challenging season so far.
