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talkSPORT has you covered for all the latest news as the Champions League round of 16 continues tonight.

Arsenal kept their one real chance of a trophy alive by thrashing PSV Eindhoven 7-1 in their first leg clash.

Aston Villa also put themselves in a strong position with a 3-1 win over Club Brugge, while Real Madrid edged a victory over fierce rivals Atletico at the Bernabeu.

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Tonight we have Liverpool taking on Paris Saint-Germain, live on talkSPORT.

Newcastle have also announced that Lewis Hall is out for the rest of the season with injury, so he will miss the Carabao Cup final.

Keep up to date with all of the latest Premier League odds at talkSPORT BET

Champions League round of 16 fixtures

Tuesday, March 4

Club Brugge 1-3 Aston Villa - FTBorussia Dortmund 1-1 Lille - FTPSV Eindhoven 1-7 Arsenal - FTReal Madrid 2-1 Atletico Madrid - FT

Wednesday, March 5

5:45pm: Feyenoord vs Inter Milan8:00pm: Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen - live on talkSPORT 28:00pm: Benfica vs Barcelona 8:00pm: Paris Saint-Germain vs Liverpool

4 minutes agoBy Robert Calcutt

Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen is a major target for Real Madrid, talkSPORT understands.

Huijsen, 19, has a release clause of around £50million in his Cherries contract having signed from Juventus last summer.

That means Bournemouth stand to make a huge profit on the Dutch-born Spanish U21 star if Madrid follow up the interest.

Boss Carlo Ancelotti also remains an admirer of Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite.

talkSPORT also reported on Monday that Madrid are one of a number of clubs keeping tabs on Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton.

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25 minutes agoBy Robert Calcutt

Harry Maguire and Manuel Ugarte are likely to miss Manchester United's Europa League clash against Real Sociedad.

United will travel to Spain for the first leg of their last 16 clash on Thursday, live on talkSPORT.

However, Maguire and Ugarte are unlikely to play a part.

The duo were not in training on Wednesday morning after picking up injuries in their FA Cup defeat to Fulham on Sunday.

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52 minutes agoBy Robert Calcutt

Emmanuel Petit has hinted that Liverpool won't face an easy task against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.

The Premier League leaders face the French giants in the last 16, with the first leg live on talkSPORT tonight.

PSG have never won the Champions League but are unbeaten in Ligue 1 this season, and Petit believes that have improved a lot.

Speaking on talkSPORT, he issued a warning to Liverpool about their upcoming opponents as they eye the quarter-finals.

"Paris Saint-Germain, for the last two or three months now, have improved a lot individually and collectively," he told Breakfast.

"They show much more character, they control much more of the game and on top of it, they run much more on the pitch.

The FA claims that in the circumstance the standard punishment for the offence is clearly insufficient.

"Liam Roberts has until Thursday, 6 March, to provide a response."

In response, Millwall said: "Millwall Football Club acknowledges the FA statement and continues to support Liam, who has been subjected to horrendous abuse since Saturday’s collision."

Millwall fans drew criticism for holding an applause for Roberts on Tuesday night in their 2-0 Championship defeat to Bristol City.

When asked about the Millwall fans, talkSPORT's Simon Jordan said: “Imbeciles."

He added: "He has been consequenced for his actions.

Finish it," said a fourth.

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Today, 09:22By Robert Calcutt

Mikel Arteta insists his Arsenal side still have 'a job to do' in the second leg against PSV Eindhoven despite Tuesday night's emphatic.

The Gunners thrashed their Dutch opponents 7-1 in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie.

It was Arsenal's biggest ever knockout stage win in the competition and the most goals they've scored in a single match since beating Newcastle 7-3 in 2013.

However, boss Arteta has kept his eyes on the second leg on March 12, even though they already have one foot in the quarter-finals.

"For sure, it's something that hasn't been done, so great to be part of that," he said afterwards.

"But as a team we want to achieve many other things that are far more important than that.

"The happiest thing is we are in a very strong position to go to the next round, which is where we want to be.

"But there's still a job to do in London in a week's time."

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Today, 08:56By Robert Calcutt

Newcastle have announced that Lewis Hall will miss the rest of the season through injury.

The defender injured his ankle during their 2-0 Premier League defeat to Liverpool last month.

Doubts arose over Hall's ability to face the Reds in the Carabao Cup final on March 16, a match he is now confirmed to miss.

"Lewis Hall will miss the rest of the 2024/25 season after sustaining an injury to a bone in his foot," Newcastle said on X.

"Following a scan and advice from a specialist, Lewis will undergo surgery before a period of rehabilitation with the club’s medical team.

"Wishing you all the very best for your surgery and recovery, Lewis."

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4th Mar 2025, 21:57By Phil Spencer

A frantic night with plenty of goals on offer in the Champions League.

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4th Mar 2025, 21:52By Phil Spencer

If Arsenal had any concerns about their lack of striking options, they needn't have worried.

That's because Mikel Arteta's side have bagged SEVEN goals in a 7-1 win against PSV Eindhoven in the last-16 of the Champions League.

Jurrien Timber, Ethan Nwaneri, Mikel Merino, Martin Odegaard (2), Leandro Trossard and Riccardo Calafiori saw the Gunners into a dominant lead with their spot in the quarter-finals surely all-but confirmed.

This is the first time Arsenal have scored 6 away from home in Europe since November 1993, beating Standard Liege 7-0 in the Cup Winners' Cup en route to winning the trophy.

It's also the biggest-ever Champions League knockout win.

Head over to our dedicated matchday blog for all of the reaction.

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4th Mar 2025, 21:18By Phil Spencer

Real Madrid might be without Jude Bellingham, but that hasn't stopped them from going 2-1 up.

Bellingham's replacement on the night, Brahim Diaz, showed every inch of his quality by showing quick feet in the penalty area before driving a low effort beyond Jan Oblak to put Los Blancos back in front.

Such was his delight with the goal, Diaz then picked up a booking after throwing himself into the crowd to celebrate.

There's still more than half an hour to go but Carlo Ancelotti will be hoping that the Moroccan star will prove to be the match-winner.

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4th Mar 2025, 20:49By Phil Spencer

It's half-time in the evening's Champions League last-16 fixtures with plenty of goals on offer.

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4th Mar 2025, 20:37By Phil Spencer

The Madrid derby is level and it's another stunner - this time from Julian Alvarez.

The ex-Man City star is in the form of his life at the moment and after cutting into the penalty area he curled a glorious effort beyond Thibaut Courtois and into the top corner of the net.

It's his seventh goal in nine games in the Champions League this term and his 22nd in all competitions since signing for £70m from Man City.

1-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu and game on!

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4th Mar 2025, 20:25By Phil Spencer

Millwall fans have conducted a minute's applause for the goalkeeper responsible for the horror challenge on Jean-Philippe Mateta.

Liam Roberts was sent off in the eighth minute of the weekend's FA Cup clash between the Lions and Crystal Palace after a high boot caught Mateta and forced him off the pitch.

As well as being red-carded, Roberts has been heavily criticised for the challenge, despite immediately apologising to the Palace star.

So in a show of support, the Millwall fans at The Den rose to their feet to back their goalkeeper - a move that will leave plenty scratching their heads.

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4th Mar 2025, 20:13By Phil Spencer

The Bernabeu was bouncing pre-match but almost took off just three minutes in as Rodygo gives Real Madrid the lead.

A wonderful pass from Fede Valverde saw the Brazilian played in down the right before cutting in on his left foot and firing past Jan Oblak.

It's his fifth Champions League goal of the season and puts rivals Atletico under immediate pressure in the early stages.

Can Carlo Ancelotti's side capitalise on their early dominance?



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4th Mar 2025, 19:53By Phil Spencer

Aston Villa's 3-1 victory over Club Brugge is just the start of tonight's action on talkSPORT.

There's THREE more Champions League last-16 fixtures to look forward to with PSV Eindhoven vs Arsenal live on talkSPORT with updates in our dedicated matchday blog.

There's also updates from Borussia Dortmund vs Lille and Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid, plus heaps of action action to enjoy.

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4th Mar 2025, 19:30By Phil Spencer

Unai Emery's side have a third and they're in dreamland!

Matty Cash was brought down in the penalty area and after a short VAR check it was Marco Asensio who stepped up.

The history-making star stepped up and slotted a left-footed effort beyond Simon Mignolet to put themselves firmly in control.

It's been an absolute capitulation for Brugge but for Villa, it's been a five-minute spell that puts them in total control of the tie!

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4th Mar 2025, 19:27By Phil Spencer

A moment of good fortune MAY have handed Aston Villa a crucial victory.

On a night where the Belgian side have perhaps had the better of the play, a late own goal has put Villa 2-1 up.

On the break, Ollie Watkins surged into the opposition box and fired a cross into a central area.

But instead of finding a Villa teammate, it found Brandon Mechele who fired it beyond Simon Mignolet.

The defender looked distraught, but Villa won't mind one bit!

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4th Mar 2025, 19:22By Phil Spencer

Marco Asensio has written himself into the Champions League record books by becoming the first player to make 50 substitute appearances.

The 29-year-old was surprisingly left on the bench for Aston Villa's last-16 first leg tie away at Club Brugge on Tuesday evening.

But he was brought on in the 64th minute with the Villans drawing 1-1 at the Jan Breydel Stadium.

In doing so, he has created European Cup history in making a half-century of outings in the competition from the bench.

It is his first appearance for Villa in Europe's premier competition since joining the club on loan from Paris Saint-Germain in January.

In total, the Spaniard has now featured in 70 Champions League matches.

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4th Mar 2025, 18:53By Phil Spencer

Mikel Arteta has revealed his team to face PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League last-16 tonight.

Myles Lewis-Skelly returns to the starting XI following his suspension, while Thomas Partey is named in midfield.

Mikel Merino is once again named up top - flanked by Leandro Trossard and Ethan Nwaneri who makes just his second European start.

Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Lewis-Skelly, Saliba, Gabriel, Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Nwaneri, Trossard, Merino.

Subs: Neto, Setford, White, Kiwior, Zinchenko, Tierney, Calafiori, Jorginho, Sterling, Butler-Oyedeji, Kabia

You can follow all of the action from PSV vs Arsenal in our dedicated match blog HERE.

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4th Mar 2025, 17:59By Phil Spencer

It's game on in Brugge!

After a stunning start for Villa, Unai Emery's side have been pegged back thanks to a sweet strike from Club Brugge full-back Maxim De Cuyper.

The academy graduate picked up the ball in the penalty are and swept it past Emi Martinez to make it 1-1.

A breathtaking start to the game in Belgium!

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4th Mar 2025, 17:50By Phil Spencer

It's a dream start for Unai Emery's side!

An early free-kick is floated into the box and falls to Leon Bailey who sweeps home with a glorious half-volleyed effort that goes beyond Simon Mignolet.

It's his first-ever goal in the Champions League.

With just three minutes on the clock, it's the perfect start to a tricky night in Belgium.

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4th Mar 2025, 17:42By Phil Spencer

All eyes are on Aston Villa as they face Club Brugge in tonight's early fixture in the Champions League last-16.

The big news is that Marcus Rashford starts for Unai Emery's side with Marco Asencio forced to settle for a place on the bench.

A positive result will go a long way to Villa earning a spot in the quarter finals of this year's competition.

We'll have all of the biggest updates right here throughout the evening.

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4th Mar 2025, 16:43By Jack Cunningham

Right, we have the starting XIs in for Aston Villa's tie against Club Brugge in the Champions League.

The Villans have made four changes from the side that beat Cardiff City 2-0 in the FA Cup.

Lucas Digne, Tyrone Mings, Axel Disasi and Morgan Rogers come into the side.

Lamare Bogarde, Ian Maatsen, Marco Asensio and Andres Garcia are the men to miss out.

Meanwhile, Brugge are unchanged from the side that beat Atalanta in Bergamo.

Club Brugge: Mignolet, Sabbe, Ordonez, Mechele, De Cyuper, Jashari, Vanaken, Onyedika, Talbi, Tzolis, Jutgla

Subs: Romero, Veltesen, Vermant, Nilsson, Skoras, Nielsen, Jackers, Siquet, Spileers, Campbell

Aston Villa: Martinez, Disasi, Konsa, Mings, Digne, McGinn, Tielemans, Bailey, Rogers, Rashford, Watkins

Subs: Olsen, Cash, Torres, Asensio, Maatsen, Bogarde, Ramsey, Kamara, Zych

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4th Mar 2025, 16:05By Jack Cunningham

Arsenal will be forced to wear an unusual kit combination for their Champions League clash at PSV Eindhoven, talkSPORT understands.

The Gunners will pair their black away shirt with their white home shorts for the first leg of their crunch last-16 tie on Tuesday.

This is because of PSV’s kit combination of red and white shirt with black shorts.

It is not the first time Arsenal have been forced into this change when playing the Dutch side.

Back in 2022, Mikel Arteta’s side had to make a similar switch for their then Europa League game.

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