Bayer Leverkusen 1–1 Real Madrid
The BayArena hosted a tense night as Leverkusen held European giants Real Madrid to a hard-fought draw. Madrid threatened with their experience, while Leverkusen relied on youthful energy—but neither side managed to find a decisive breakthrough. The 1–1 result left the tie delicately balanced.
Bayern Munich 0–0 Borussia Dortmund
In Germany, the Klassiker failed to produce goals but not intensity. Bayern dominated possession at the Olympiastadion, probing Dortmund's disciplined defense, while Dortmund looked dangerous on the counter with their rapid breaks. Despite several chances, both sides were forced to settle for a stalemate.
Back to Manchester City, after knocking out Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup in late February, Manchester City advanced to the quarterfinals.
In the league, they found a steady rhythm of one win and one draw—allowing Arsenal and Manchester United to close the gap.