Champions League Quarterfinals: Results of the First Matches

The Champions League quarterfinals kicked off with exciting first-leg matches. In the clash between Real Madrid (Spain) and Manchester City (England), the game ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw. Goals came from:

• Bernardo Silva, 2’;
• Ruben Dias (own goal), 12’;
• Rodrigo, 14’;
• Fede Valverde, 79’;
• Phil Foden, 66’;
• Josko Gvardiol, 71’.

Madrid's Real, the runner-up in La Liga, hosted the Premier League champions and FA Cup winners, Manchester City. The match started off dramatically with Bernardo Silva scoring a penalty in the second minute. However, shortly after, in the 12th minute, Real Madrid's Eduardo Camavinga's shot deflected off Portuguese defender Ruben Dias into the net, leveling the score.

Just two minutes later, Brazilian forward Rodrigo found the net, assisted by Vinicius Junior, putting Real ahead for a short while. Phil Foden then equalized in the 66th minute for Manchester City, and shortly after, Josko Gvardiol put City ahead in the 71st minute. However, Real's Fede Valverde scored their third goal in the 79th minute, once again assisted by Vinicius Junior, sealing the match at 3-3.

In another thrilling encounter, Arsenal (England) faced Bayern Munich (Germany) at home, finishing in a dramatic 2-2 draw. Goals included:

• Bukayo Saka, 12’;
• Serge Gnabry, 18’;
• Harry Kane (penalty), 32’;
• Leandro Trossard, 76’.

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka opened the scoring in the 12th minute, but Bayern’s Serge Gnabry equalized just six minutes later. Harry Kane converted a penalty in the 32nd minute to put Bayern in the lead, but Arsenal's Leandro Trossard scored the equalizer in the 76th minute, ensuring a draw.

The return matches will take place on April 17. Additionally, on April 10, matches will feature Atletico Madrid (Spain) vs. Dortmund (Germany) and PSG (France) vs. Barcelona (Spain), both starting at 23:00 Yerevan time.