Surprising Results in Champions League Round of 16: City and PSG Draw, Arsenal Wins

Published on January 21, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Image showing a moment from the Champions League round of 16 matches, with Manchester City and Atlético de Madrid players in action at the Etihad Stadium, and graphic elements of PSG and Arsenal.

Surprising results in Champions League round of 16: City and PSG draw, Arsenal wins

The knockout stage of the Champions League kicked off with very even matches that shaped the landscape of the round of 16. The favorite teams encountered more resistance than expected in their home stadiums, leaving the ties completely open for the return legs. 🏆

The red-and-white wall stops the champions in Manchester

At the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City dominated possession but failed to break through Atlético de Madrid's defense. Pep Guardiola's team created chances, especially for Erling Haaland, but goalkeeper Jan Oblak was decisive. The colchoneros showed their danger on transitions, forcing Ederson to intervene. The goalless draw leaves everything to be decided in the Spanish capital.

Key points of the match at the Etihad:
  • Possession clearly in favor of City, but with low effectiveness in the opponent's area.
  • AtlĂ©tico's very organized defense neutralized spaces for the home forwards.
  • Goal opportunities limited to isolated actions and goalkeeper saves.
The final result leaves the tie completely open for the return leg in Madrid, where an even more intense duel is expected.

Total equality in the Parisian duel

The match between PSG and Inter Milan at the Parc des Princes was a tactical battle. Stars like Kylian Mbappé and Lautaro Martínez were heavily marked by the opposing defenses. The battle focused on the midfield, with many physical duels and few clear arrivals that troubled Gianluigi Donnarumma or Yann Sommer.

Highlights of PSG vs Inter:
  • Mutual neutralization of each team's offensive stars.
  • Congested midfield, with more struggle than play creation.
  • Goalkeepers with a quiet performance, reflecting the lack of clarity in attack.

The 'Gunners' take advantage of others' stumbles

In contrast to their rivals' draws, Arsenal earned three key points by defeating Borussia Dortmund in London. A goal in the second half gave them the victory and allowed them to solidify their leadership in their group, maintaining their unbeaten streak in this edition of the Champions. This win contrasts with the results of City and PSG, fueling their fans' hopes. âšœ