Bayern cruise, Kane hits 50; Liverpool, Barcelona advance to UCL quarterfinals

KATHMANDU: Bayern Munich powered into the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals with a dominant 4–1 win over Atalanta, sealing a crushing 10–2 aggregate victory.

Harry Kane starred with two goals, reaching 50 Champions League goals in just 66 appearances—the highest by any English player in the competition’s history.

He opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 25th minute and added another in the 54th. Lennart Karl and Luis Díaz also found the net, while Lazar Samardžić scored a late consolation for Atalanta. Bayern will now face Real Madrid in the quarterfinals.

Atlético Advance, Tottenham Eliminated

Tottenham Hotspur beat Atlético Madrid 3–2 on the night but were knocked out after a 7–5 aggregate defeat.

Randal Kolo Muani gave Spurs hope with a first-half header, but Julián Álvarez equalized early in the second half. Xavi Simons restored Tottenham’s lead, only for David Hancko to score a decisive header.

A late penalty from Simons was not enough to overturn the deficit.

Liverpool Storm Through

Liverpool booked their place in the last eight with a commanding 4–0 win over Galatasaray, overturning a first-leg deficit to progress 4–1 on aggregate.

Dominik Szoboszlai opened the scoring, while Hugo Ekitike and Ryan Gravenberch added quick goals after halftime.

Mohamed Salah sealed the win with a stunning long-range strike, becoming the first African player to reach 50 Champions League goals. Liverpool will face defending champions Paris Saint-Germain next.

Barcelona Thrash Newcastle

Barcelona delivered a sensational 7–2 victory over Newcastle United to advance 8–2 on aggregate.

Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski each scored twice in a dominant display. Lamine Yamal, Fermín López, and Marc Bernal also got on the scoresheet.

Despite a strong first-half fightback with two goals from Anthony Elanga, Newcastle collapsed after the break as Barcelona took full control and ran riot.