Six Premier League teams are assured of playing in the Champions League knockout stage; Serie A struggles, Bundesliga impresses, with two major upsets overnight.

In the early hours of the third day of the Lunar New Year (February 19), all four matches of the second day of the Champions League knockout play-off first leg ended. Six Premier League teams are confirmed for the knockout stage, Serie A teams underperformed badly, Bundesliga teams were very organized, and two major upsets happened overnight!

Qarabağ 1-6 NewcastleFive Premier League clubs—Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Chelsea—have already qualified directly for the Champions League knockout stage. Another English team, Newcastle, participating in the Champions League, earned a spot in the knockout play-off. The Magpies faced an easy opponent, sweeping Qarabağ 6-1 away in the first leg, with Gordon scoring four goals before halftime. This means Newcastle has effectively entered the Champions League knockout stage, marking the first time this season that six Premier League teams will compete in the knockout rounds!

Bodø/Glimt shines with a 3-1 win over Inter MilanSerie A teams are truly struggling in the Champions League; even leaders Inter Milan faltered, losing 1-3 away to Bodø/Glimt, causing the biggest upset in the first leg of the knockout play-offs! Bodø/Glimt’s home ground is a fortress, known for beating strong teams—Manchester City knows this well.

Club Brugge 3-3 Atlético MadridBarcelona’s aftereffects continue, with only one win in their last four games, including a 4-goal first half against them! Alvarez scored a penalty, and new signing Lukman found the net! Atlético drew a non-top-five league team, which was expected to be an easy match but turned into a tough challenge. For Los Colchoneros, the difficulty was high. A draw away at Club Brugge counts as a minor upset!

Olympiacos 0-2 Bayer LeverkusenIn this match, Schick scored twice, while Pohjanpalo missed a one-on-one chance! Bundesliga teams remain impressive; when facing weaker opponents, they secure wins reliably and gain an advantage toward qualification.