Twelve teams have now secured their places in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 after a dramatic Tuesday night that saw Bodø/Glimt stun Inter and Alexander Sørloth’s hat-trick propel Atlético Madrid through the playoff rounds.
The lineup for the Champions League Round of 16 is nearing completion, with twelve teams officially qualified following a high-stakes Tuesday of playoff action.
Arsenal led the automatic qualifiers after finishing a historic league phase with a perfect record, followed by Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Barcelona, Chelsea, Sporting CP, and Manchester City.
Joining them from the knockout playoffs are Atlético Madrid, who advanced behind an Alexander Sørloth hat-trick, and Bodø/Glimt, who authored the night’s biggest upset by eliminating Inter 5–2 on aggregate.
Bayer Leverkusen progressed after a professional goalless draw with Olympiacos, while Newcastle United completed a dominant 9–1 aggregate rout of Qarabağ.
Striker Alexander Sørloth, reveling in his decisive performance, stated, “I’m feeling very good at this moment of the season and finishing well in front of goal is a fantastic feeling for a striker.”
With four spots still up for grabs on Wednesday, the tournament prepares for its next phase, notably featuring Tottenham in the top four despite their domestic struggles.