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Find the results of the evening posters, counting for the quarter-final second legs of the Champions League.
The picture is complete. After Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Manchester City, two new teams punched their ticket for the quarter-finals of the prestigious Champions League this Tuesday evening: FC Barcelona and Arsenal. Cited by the bookmakers as the favorites for today’s confrontations, these two clubs have experienced varying fortunes.
Barça does the job
After their frustrating draw in Naples three weeks ago, Barça played a large part of their end of the season, at the Camp Nou, during this second round against the Italian team. And the Blaugrana held their place by signing a precious victory (3-1).
The light came from Fermin Lopez, author of a victorious recovery after good work from Raphinha (1-0, 15th). The former Rennais then saw his shot pushed back by the post, but Joao Cancelo, an opportunist, did not miss the opportunity to double the lead (2-0, 17th). Rrahmani’s reduction in the score after half an hour of play reignited the suspense somewhat (2-1, 30th), but Lewandowski finally sealed Barcelona’s qualification after a nice move at the end of the match (3- 1, 83e).
Arsenal got scared
For its part, Arsenal was therefore expected to turn the corner after a very disappointing performance logically concluded with a setback at Porto (0-1). The Gunners, who are riding a sparkling dynamic on a national scale, experienced another very stressful evening. Trossard put the two teams back on level terms throughout the double-header by creating a perfect sequence following a laser pass from Odegaard just before half-time (1-0, 41st).
The second act was more tight, as were the overtime periods. The matter was settled on penalties. And in this little game, it was Arsenal who had the last word after two failed attempts in the Portuguese ranks. The London club is going through the back door.
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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.
