The UEFA Champions League had it's first legs of the playoff round featured.
The Champions League's next round has arrived, and fixtures resulted in clubs attempting to claim leads.
The league phase concluded with Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Tottenham, Barcelona, Chelsea, Sporting and Manchester City within the top eight, meaning they have qualified for the last 16 without needing an additional tie.
Others, who were ninth to 24th, have had to go through an extra match in a quest to join their fellow opponents. Among the sides, Paris Saint-Germain, Atalanta, Newcastle, Real Madrid, and Juventus are aiming to remain in the competition.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, eight fixtures decided the first leg scorelines. While many were able to get the wins, some were left with a lot of work to do.
The fixtures included Galatasaray vs Juventus, Monaco vs Paris Saint-Germain, and Dortmund vs Atalanta as some of the standouts.
The return games will be on the 24th and 25th, and then it will be known which teams join the already booked-in sides.
Let's take a look at how the opening 90 minutes went in the UCL.
The Champions League results
Galatasaray 5-2 Juventus
Monaco 2-3 Paris Saint-Germain
Benfica 0-1 Real Madrid
Dortmund 2-0 Atalanta
Qarabag 1-6 Newcastle
Olympiacos 0-2 Leverkusen
Bodo/Glimt 3-1 Inter Milan
Club Brugge 3-3 Atletico Madrid
Massive victories for Newcastle and Galatasaray, as they storm into the next installment.
A very CL-styled 3-3 draw for Atletico and Brugge.
A key result for Paris Saint-Germain against one of their league rivals.
And Inter were left shocked after their defeat to the Norwegians.
Here is an insight on the games that could be in the next phase.
The potential round of 16 fixtures
Monaco or Paris Saint and Newcastle or Qarabag vs Barcelona or Chelsea
Juventus or Galatasaray and Atletico Madrid or Club Brugge vs Liverpool or Tottenham
Benfica or Real Madrid and Bodo/Glimt or Inter Milan vs Sporting or Manchester City
Dortmund or Atalanta and Olympiacos or Leverkusen vs Arsenal or Bayern Munich
The draw will be made next week after all the winners are named.
Overall, there are many possible ties that could have favourites against one another.
The biggest football contest is edging near its final rounds, making every result make or break. Clubs must give their all to keep themselves with a chance to make it in a few months to compete for accomplishment.