Real Madrid batter Man City, PSG sink Chelsea in Champions LeagueFederico Valverde (second from left) scored all thre goals as Real Madrid took control of their Champions League tie against Manchester City. (Photo: AFP)PARIS - Federico Valverde scored an unlikely hat-trick as Real Madrid trounced Manchester City 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie Wednesday, while holders Paris Saint-Germain beat Chelsea 5-2. PSG have one foot in the quarter-finals after two late goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia at the Parc des Princes. Bradley Barcola fired PSG in front but Malo Gusto’s scruffy effort skipped past Matfei Safonov to bring Chelsea level. We need to step on the gas next week.”Bodo/Glimt enjoyed another remarkable Champions League night as they swept Portugal’s Sporting aside 3-0 to register their fifth win in a row in the competition.

Source: Bangkok Post March 12, 2026 08:01 UTC