Tuesday, February 24, 2026, delivered thrilling European football action in the UEFA Champions League play-off round, producing dramatic results that reshaped the competitionâs landscape.
Main Match Results
Atletico Madrid 4â1 Club Brugge (Aggregate: 7â4)
Atletico Madrid completed the job with a commanding 4â1 home victory, advancing to the Round of 16 with a 7â4 aggregate score. A hat-trick from Alexander Sørloth was the driving force behind the win.
Newcastle United 3â2 Qaraba (Aggregate: 9â3)
Newcastle United confirmed their dominance with a 3â2 victory over Qaraba in the second leg, sealing qualification with an emphatic 9â3 aggregate score. It marks the clubâs first-ever qualification to the Champions League Round of 16.
Bodø/Glimt 2â1 Inter Milan (Aggregate: 5â2)
Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt produced one of the biggest shocks of the season by defeating Inter Milan 2â1 at San Siro. With a 5â2 aggregate victory, they reached the Round of 16 for the first time in their history.
Bayer Leverkusen 0â0 Olympiacos (Aggregate: 2â0)
Bayer Leverkusen maintained their first-leg advantage with a goalless draw against Olympiacos, progressing comfortably with a 2â0 aggregate score to the Round of 16.
Round of 16 Summary
The following four teams have advanced to the UEFA Champions League Round of 16:
- Atletico Madrid
- Newcastle United
- Bodø/Glimt
- Bayer Leverkusen
These results highlight the fierce competition in this seasonâs Champions League, featuring dominant performances and major eliminations â notably Inter Milanâs exit. Bodø/Glimtâs qualification stands out as one of the most exciting stories of the campaign.
The qualified teams now await even stronger opponents in the next stage, with the upcoming draw set to take place this week, bringing together Europeâs football heavyweights in the battle for continental glory.
