Ronaldo's two goals was not enough for the Italian giants as Depay converted from the spot earlier to help Lyon crawl into the quarter finals. The champions league trophy still a missing piece in the trophy cabinet for Juventus.
Manchester City repeated the scoreline from the first leg to comfortably put Pep's team in the last eight. Zidane just didn't have enough to snatch this one from the English side.
Preview
Barcelona vs Napoli, Camp Nou.
Napoli travels to Spain to clinch a spot in the Last 8 but Barcelona stand in the way. The first leg ended one apiece in Italy. Barcelona struggled in that one but managed to get the all important away goal. Gattuso can keep Barca out but the lack of scoring in his team makes this tie all the more difficult. Camp Nou has been a comfortable ground for the host until Osasuna. The only trophy Barcelona can vie for is the UCL and a slip up would force fans to call for the manager's head. Messi well remains a threat Gattuso must neutralize. Napoli ought to take their chances as Barcelona have been poor in recent times. An early goal for the visitors will calm nerves. Mertens, Insigne and Callejon have the desired pace and speed to help the Gli Azzuri.
Bayern Munich vs Chelsea, Allianz Arena.
A good showing away at the Stamford Bridge in March sets the tone for this encounter as Chelsea were taken to the cleaners in the first leg. Bayern come into this tie on the back of their 8th consecutive Bundesliga title. A sure force in Germany but must be well aware of the surprise Chelsea can pull if they take their foot off the gas. With limited squad at Lampard's disposal, he faces a daunting task of overcoming that 3-0 advantage Bayern have. A major boost is N'golo Kante traveled with the team to Germany but will be without Azpi and Pulisic after both limped off in their FA cup final defeat to Arsenal. Willian didn't travel with the squad too.
Bayern has rested enough and have Thiago back as well. Koman and Pavard will be out. Coutinho and Kimmich can fill in to help Hansi Flick's men finish it off at the Allianz Arena.
Back again Wednesday.
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