Liverpool rediscovered their spark to storm into the Champions League quarter-finals with a commanding 4-0 win over Galatasaray at Anfield, overturning a first-leg deficit to advance 4-1 on aggregate, while Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich also progressed after dramatic and dominant performances respectively on Wednesday.

At Anfield, Liverpool produced one of their most complete displays of the season, overwhelming Galatasaray with relentless intensity. Dominik Szoboszlai opened the scoring midway through the first half, setting the tone for a one-sided contest despite Mohamed Salah seeing a penalty saved before the break.

The hosts surged after halftime, with Hugo Ekitike doubling the lead before Ryan Gravenberch and Salah — who later made amends with a stunning long-range effort — sealed an emphatic victory. “We needed to kill the game,” Ekitike said after the match, as Liverpool’s attacking freedom overwhelmed their visitors.

The result sets up a heavyweight quarter-final clash with holders Paris Saint-Germain, offering Liverpool a chance for redemption after last season’s exit, and injecting much-needed confidence into a side battling for consistency domestically.

In north London, Atletico Madrid survived a fierce Tottenham Hotspur fightback to progress 7-5 on aggregate despite losing 3-2 on the night. Diego Simeone’s side, armed with a strong first-leg advantage, showed resilience under sustained pressure, with goals from Julian Alvarez and David Hancko proving decisive.

Tottenham, however, exited with renewed belief. A vibrant display — highlighted by a Xavi Simons brace — earned them a first win in nine matches across all competitions and extended their unbeaten home European run to 25 games. Despite their late push, the damage from the first leg ultimately proved too much to overcome.

Atletico now face La Liga rivals Barcelona in the quarter-finals, while Tottenham turn their attention back to a critical domestic campaign.

Meanwhile, Bayern Munich underlined their status as serious contenders with a ruthless 4-1 victory over Atalanta, completing a staggering 10-2 aggregate triumph. Harry Kane led the charge with two goals, reaching 50 in the Champions League to become the first English player to hit that milestone.

Despite holding a commanding first-leg lead, Bayern showed no signs of complacency, maintaining intensity throughout. “We wanted to win with the same style,” Kane said, as the German champions flexed their depth and quality.

Their reward is a blockbuster quarter-final showdown with Real Madrid, a tie Bayern approach with confidence despite the weight of history. “We don’t fear anyone,” Kane added.

Across Europe, the night delivered a blend of dominance, resilience and high drama, as three giants booked their places in a quarter-final lineup stacked with elite clashes.

UEFA Champions League Quarter Finals

April 7 (22.00)
Real Madrid v Bayern Munich
Sporting CP v Arsenal
Return legs: Wednesday April 14

April 8 (22.00)
Barcelona v Atletico Madrid
PSG v Liverpool
Return legs: Tuesday April 14