Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are through to the Champions League quarter-finals.
Bayern beat Serie A side Lazio 3-0 in Munich to qualify 3-1 on aggregate, having previously lost the first leg of their last-16 tie 1-0 in Italy three weeks ago.
Harry Kane opened the scoring in the 39th minute with a flicked header that Lazio goalkeeper Ivan Provedel could only fumble into the net. Lazio captain Ciro Immobile had missed a huge chance for the away side only a few minutes before Kane’s goal.
Thomas Muller then put Bayern ahead on aggregate with a clever header, following a fierce volley into the area from defender Matthijs de Ligt. Kane then converted from close range in the 66th minute after Provedel could only parry Leroy Sane’s low shot.
PSG, meanwhile, were 2-1 winners against Real Sociedad in San Sebastian, meaning they won their tie 4-0 on aggregate following last month’s 2-0 win in Paris. After being played in down the left by Ousmane Dembele, Kylian Mbappe whipped a shot into the far corner to open the scoring in the 15th minute of the match his shot causing a minor delay to the game after it damaged the net.
Mbappe, captain in the absence of Marquinhos, scored his and PSG’s second of the night after being played through by Lee Kang-in, finishing at the near post past Real Sociedad goalkeeper Alex Remiro. Mikel Merino then grabbed a late consolation goal for La Real, who were much improved in the second half.
When is the Champions League quarter-final draw?
The draw for the Champions League quarter-finals and semi-finals takes place on Friday, March 15 at 11am GMT (6am ET).
When do the quarter-final and semi-final games take place?
- Quarter-final first legs: April 9-10
- Quarter-final second legs: April 16-17
- Semi-final first legs: May 31-April 1
- Semi-final second legs: May 7-8
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