Madrid, Paris and Bodø claim big first-leg wins

About this episode

The episode covers the significant first-leg wins in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, featuring insights from players involved in the matches.

There were statement wins across Europe as the Round of 16 continued on Wednesday. At the Bernabéu, Federico Valverde scored a superb first half hat-trick to put Real Madrid in control of their tie with Manchester City. On the show, his team-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold and City’s Bernardo Silva share their thoughts after the first leg. Paris and Bodø/Glimt will also take three-goal leads into their return legs after convincing home wins over Chelsea and Sporting respectively. Paris winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia reflects on his two goals and his side’s strong performance. Meanwhile, Leverkusen and Arsenal remain level after a 1-1 draw in Germany. Arsenal’s Noni Madueke gives his reaction to the contest.

People in this episode

Guests: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Bernardo Silva, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Noni Madueke

Topics covered

• Champions League
• Real Madrid
• Manchester City
• Paris
• Bodø/Glimt
• Chelsea
• Sporting
• Leverkusen
• Arsenal

Keywords

• first-leg wins
• hat-trick
• goals
• strong performance

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Europe, Germany

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