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The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 kicked off with a bang on Tuesday night as stakes continue to rise. Let's dive into the key takeaways from the action:
UEFA Champions League Round of 16: PSG Dominate in Paris
At the Parc des Princes, Paris Saint-Germain lived up to their billing, dismantling Real Sociedad with a comfortable 2-0 victory.
Despite a goalless first half, Kylian Mbappé found the breakthrough in the 58th minute, followed by a late goal from young talent Bradley Barcola.
The dominant win puts PSG firmly in control heading into the second leg.
Bayern Shocked by Lazio Upset at UEFA Champions League Round of 16
The biggest surprise of the day came in Rome, where Lazio stunned Bayern Munich 1-0.
The Bundesliga giants, despite their unbeaten group stage run, looked out of sorts and struggled for creativity.
A red card for Dayot Upamecano in the 67th minute compounded their woes, allowing Ciro Immobile to convert a penalty and hand Lazio a famous victory.
Thomas Tuchel's men face a monumental task in the second leg to avoid an early exit.
Upcoming Fixtures:
The remaining first-leg matches will take place from February 20-21, with exciting clashes like PSV Eindhoven vs Borussia Dortmund and Porto vs Arsenal.
The second legs are scheduled for March 5, where the fate of these ties will be decided.
Key Points:
- PSG cruised to victory with a 2-0 win over Real Sociedad.
- Bayern Munich suffer a shock 1-0 defeat to Lazio.
- The remaining first-leg fixtures promise more drama in the coming days.
- PSG remain strong contenders, showcasing their attacking prowess.
- Lazio's upset sends shockwaves through the competition, proving no team is safe.
- The remaining fixtures promise more drama and potential surprises.
