As of March 5, 2025, the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 has featured several notable first-leg matches:

• Arsenal's Dominant Performance: Arsenal achieved a historic 7-1 away victory over PSV Eindhoven. This match set multiple records, including being the first team to score seven goals in an away knockout game and having six different goal scorers. Manager Mikel Arteta praised the team's performance, highlighting the confidence boost ahead of their upcoming fixtures.

   

• Madrid Derby: Real Madrid secured a 2-1 win against city rivals Atlético Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Goals from Rodrygo and Brahim Diaz gave Los Blancos a slight advantage, while Julián Álvarez netted for Atlético. The tie remains open, with the second leg to be played at the Metropolitano Stadium.

   

• Aston Villa's Away Triumph: Aston Villa earned a 3-1 victory over Club Brugge, placing them in a favorable position ahead of the return leg.

   

• Dortmund vs. Lille: Borussia Dortmund and Lille played to a 1-1 draw, leaving everything to play for in the second leg.

   

Upcoming fixtures include high-profile clashes such as Paris Saint-Germain hosting Liverpool, FC Barcelona facing Benfica, Feyenoord against Inter Milan, and Bayern Munich taking on Bayer Leverkusen. These matches are set to provide thrilling action as teams vie for a spot in the quarter-finals.