Tuesday, February 24, 2026, delivered thrilling European football action in the UEFA Champions League play-off round, producing dramatic results that reshaped the competition’s landscape.
Main Match Results
Atletico Madrid 4–1 Club Brugge (Aggregate: 7–4)
Atletico Madrid completed the job with a commanding 4–1 home victory, advancing to the Round of 16 with a 7–4 aggregate score. A hat-trick from Alexander Sørloth was the driving force behind the win.
Newcastle United 3–2 Qaraba (Aggregate: 9–3)
Newcastle United confirmed their dominance with a 3–2 victory over Qaraba in the second leg, sealing qualification with an emphatic 9–3 aggregate score. It marks the club’s first-ever qualification to the Champions League Round of 16.
Bodø/Glimt 2–1 Inter Milan (Aggregate: 5–2)
Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt produced one of the biggest shocks of the season by defeating Inter Milan 2–1 at San Siro. With a 5–2 aggregate victory, they reached the Round of 16 for the first time in their history.
Bayer Leverkusen 0–0 Olympiacos (Aggregate: 2–0)
Bayer Leverkusen maintained their first-leg advantage with a goalless draw against Olympiacos, progressing comfortably with a 2–0 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 season’s Champions League, featuring dominant performances and major eliminations — notably Inter Milan’s exit. Bodø/Glimt’s 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 Europe’s football heavyweights in the battle for continental glory.
