After exciting Champions League quarterfinal first leg matches on Tuesday, Arsenal achieved a significant 3-0 victory against Real Madrid, and Inter Milan secured a 2-1 away win against Bayern Munich with a late goal. Now, all attention turns to the return legs next Wednesday. Let`s examine what each team requires to qualify for the semifinals.
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UEFA Champions League First Leg Scores
Tuesday
Arsenal 3, Real Madrid 0
Inter 2, Bayern Munich 1
Wednesday
PSG vs. Aston Villa, 3 p.m. ET
Barcelona vs. Borussia Dortmund, 3 p.m. ET
Arsenal vs. Real Madrid
Arsenal
- Arsenal can afford to lose by up to two goals in the second leg at Santiago Bernabeu and still progress to the semifinals. A three-goal loss would lead to extra time, while a defeat by four or more goals would result in their elimination.
Real Madrid
- Real Madrid faces a tough challenge but will aim for a comeback. They need to win by three goals to take the match to extra time, and a four-goal victory or greater is required to secure their place in the semifinals. Scoring early will be crucial, as even a two-goal win won`t be sufficient for direct qualification.
Bayern Munich vs. Inter
Bayern Munich
- Bayern Munich must win in Milan. A one-goal victory would force extra time, while a two-goal win would see them advance to the semifinals. A draw or loss will result in elimination.
Inter
- Inter needs only a draw to qualify for the Champions League semifinals. However, a one-goal loss would mean extra time, and a two-goal defeat would end their Champions League campaign.
What About Barca-Dortmund and PSG-Aston Villa?
Barcelona vs. Borussia Dortmund and PSG vs. Aston Villa are scheduled to play their first leg matches on Wednesday. Scenarios for their second legs will be determined after these matches conclude.
