Eight teams will book their tickets to the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League this week as the round of 16 comes to a close. The stakes vary for different teams across Europe, especially since some exited the first leg with sizable advantages while others have all to play for in the second leg.

Eight teams secured their spot in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 quarterfinals after the second legs of the Round of 16 concluded on Thursday. Liverpool, which led the table after the newly introduced league phase, crashed out of the competition after losing on penalties to Paris Saint-Germain.

Atletico Madrid's Javi Galan, left, is challenged by Real Madrid's Rodrygo during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the Bernebeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) AP

Another edition of the Madrid derby will take place in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday with Atletico Madrid hosting Real Madrid as both sides eye a spot in the quarterfinals. Reigning champions Real Madrid won 2-1 in the first leg,

Real Madrid produced a gritty display to reach the Champions League quarterfinals with a 4-2 win on penalties against rival Atletico Madrid, following a 1-0 defeat after extra time.

Real Madrid will look to secure their place in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League when they take on neighbours Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano tonight.Having won the first leg of

Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are facing off in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16, with both teams' seasons on the line in this crucial match. This Wednesday, the final matches of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 round of 16 are being decided.