After the victory of Real Madrid over Manchester City on Tuesday, the Champions League action, four more games were on the cards for Wednesday.
Belgian Side Club Brugge hosted Serie A and holders of the Europa League Atalanta, while the Scottish champions of Celtics welcomed Harry Kane and Bayern Munich in Glasgow.
The Dutch giants of Feyenoord faced AC Milan, and Monaco took over Benfica.
And there were plenty of goals, dramas and controversy to place delicious other legs because the teams bid for a place in the last 16.
Read further to see how each match was going on the whole continent.
Club Brugge 2-1 Atalanta
Oh, what kind of game! All to play for next week! ✨👊 #Cluata #Ucl #Playforunforgettable pic.twitter.com/x3VAQJYB5D
– Club Brugge KV (@clubbruggge) 12. February 2025
Club Brugge secured a crucial victory of 2-1 over Atalanta thanks to the late penalty of Gustaf Nisson.
The Belgian side began bright and was awarded in the 15th minute when Ferran Jutgla took advantage of Chemsdine Talbi’s emergency work, ending next to Rui Patricio.
Atalanta struggled early, but gradually grown into the game, finding the equalizer in the 41st minute. Mario Pasalic looked expertly on the header after a precise cross from David Zappacost.
The second half was the Cagier affair, and Atalanta created a better chance even though she was not in the best liquid.
Lazar Samardcic and Zappacost were approaching the visitors, but Simon Mignolet stood firmly at the Brugge club. The game seemed to move on to the extraction time, when Nilsson fell under the air challenge of Isak Hien.
Despite the angry protests of Atalanta players, Var supported the decision of the referee, and Nilsson confidently sent a sentence to Hand Club Brugge an advantage.
The result gives the Belgian side a narrow lead in front of the second leg in Bergamo, where the Atalanta will look to reset the deficit.
Celtski 1-2 Bayern Munich
Win in Glasgow! 💪
💫 #Celfcb #Ucl 💫 pic.twitter.com/xygpczupz7
– FC Bayern (@fcbayernen) 12. February 2025
Celtic performed a humorous performance, but eventually fell to a 2-1 defeat against Bayern Munich at the Celtic Park.
Visitors dominated in the first half, registering five shots at Celtic’s None, and broke down at halftime when Michael Olise fired an amazing strike after a happy Ricochet.
Bayern doubled his advantage at the beginning of the second half via Harry Kane, who passed from the corner of Joshua Kimmich in the 49th minute.
The German side watched the control and could add their lead, but Celtic refused to capitulate and grow into the game as it progressed.
The energetic late pressure from the hosts paid off when Daizen Maeda nodded from the immediate minute in the 79th minute after Hyun-Jun Yang held the ball alive from the corner.
Celtic continued to press, and Alistair Johnston forced a sharp savings from Manuel Neuer at the time of the stop, but Bayern retained victory.
The men of Brendan Rodgers will encourage an encouragement from a late gathering as they prepare to face Dundee United on Saturday before heading to Allianz Arena on a return leg next Tuesday.
Feyenoord 1-0 AC Milan
This is what we are advocating for! ❤️🔥#feyacm • • #Ucl pic.twitter.com/dkbmeadg0u
– Feyenoord Rotterdam (@feyenoord) 12. February 2025
Feyenoord secured a vital 1-0 victory over AC Milan in the first leg in de Kuip.
The early strike of Igor Paixao proved crucial because the hosts claimed that the tiring victory was against seven -time European champions.
The Dutch side began his dream, taking the lead within three minutes when Paixao cut inside on the left and fired a corner shot that broke through the gloves of goalkeeper Milan Mike Maignan.
Feyenoord almost doubled his advantage before rest, and Paixao touched the crossbar from afar.
Despite the fact that Milan found the offensive squad involving Rafael Leao, Christian Pulisica and former Feyenoorda striker Santiago Gimenez, visitors fought to break a disciplined home defense.
The Milan frustration continued in the second half, with the Tijjana Reijnders approaching when his well airy volley sailed just over the bar.
Rossoneri failed to create permanent pressure, shooting only two shots on the target throughout the match. Feyenoord, meanwhile, remained dangerous at the counter, and Ayase Ueda and Hadj-Mouss threatened the Maignan goal.
Late substitutes saw Milan to introduce 16-year-old Francesco Camard, but visitors lacked a superior advantage to find the equalizer. Feyenoord goalkeeper Timon Wellenreuther was comfortably facing Milan’s late occasions, ensuring that the Rotterdam side took over the crucial guidance to the other leg in San Siro.
Monaco 0-1 Benfica
🤩 𝐖𝐈𝐍 u #Ucl Play-off 1. Leg!#Asmslb pic.twitter.com/zpdek7jbqr
– SL Benfica (@slbenfica_en) 12. February 2025
Benfica claimed a 1-0 victory over Monaco, ensuring a vital advantage ahead of the return leg in Lisbon.
The firmly challenged first half ended without a goal, despite both sides created by possibilities. Benfica Carreras became closest to visitors, while Monacov Golovin tested Trubin from Range.
The game exploded into life shortly after restarting while Benfica broke the downtime in the 48th minute. Vangelis Pavlidis ran to Arauo through the ball, shrugging Salisu’s challenge before throwing out a great ending over Majecki.
Monacak’s night got worse when Al Musti received a second yellow card for disagreement just four minutes later, leaving the hosts fighting with 10 men.
Despite their numerical disadvantage, Monaco had a golden chance to get through Zakarija, but Trubin easily collected his tame.
While the last whistle was blowing, Benfica celebrated a strong victory, putting them in a strong position for the other leg. However, Monaco remains in a tie and will look to produce a humorous response in Lisbon, with a potential last 16 conflict against Barcelona or Liverpool on the horizon.
