It was not long ago that fans and pundits were admiring the power of the Premier League. All six of its clubs competing in the Champions League reached the knockout stages of the competition for the first time. But across two legs of last-16 action, those suggestions of dominance have been dashed with just two teams - Arsenal and Liverpool - progressing to the quarter-finals. Overall the four sides conceded 28 goals, suggesting it was a humbling experience for Premier League clubs. While specific issues can be offered for each team, it still begs the question: what went wrong for the English sides in Europe?

Source: BBC March 19, 2026 01:04 UTC