Inter Milan is out of the Champions League after failing to outscore Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt over two legs. The Serie A leaders fell 3-1 in the first leg and dropped Tuesday’s matchup 2-1 despite keeping opposing goalkeeper Nikita Haikin very busy over the 90 minutes.
After a goalless first half, Jens Petter Hauge took advantage of a Manuel Akanji mistake in the 58th minute and netted his sixth Champions League goal of the season. Petter Hauge scored in both legs against Inter Milan.
Håkon Evjen then added a fifth for the visitors with a stunning 72nd-minute strike.
Inter Milan, last year’s Champions League runners-up, went out in desperate fashion finishing with 30 shot attempts and seven shots on goal, but putting only one past the line.
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Bodø/Glimt, which has played five total matches — all in the Champions League — since the Norwegian Eliteserien ended in late November, will now advance to the Round of 16. Friday’s draw will determine whether they play Sporting or Manchester City.
Elsewhere, Newcastle ended Qarabağ’s time in the Champions League with a 9-3 aggregate win. The Premier League side gave themselves a big cushion with a 6-1 victory in the opening leg and added to it with a 3-2 conquest on Tuesday. They will next face either Barcelona or Chelsea.
Atlético Madrid is also advancing following a 7-4 aggregate win over Club Brugge. Alexander Sørloth netted a hat trick and USMNT midfielder Johnny Cardoso scored a golazo during Tuesday’s 4-1 victory.
Atléti will meet Liverpool or Tottenham in the next round.
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Bayer Leverkusen will advance and face either Arsenal or Bayern Munich after protecting their 2-0 first leg lead against Olympiacos to knock out the Greek side.
Here’s how Tuesday’s Champions League action went down live:
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Yahoo Sports Staff
A stunner at the San Siro! Bodø/Glimt advances to face either Sporting or Manchester City. Will their Cinderella run continue in the Round of 16?
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Yahoo Sports Staff
Leverkusen advances 2-0 on aggregate. Th German side will face either Arsenal or Bayern Munich.
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Yahoo Sports Staff
Newcastle dismantles Qarabağ 9-3 on aggregate.
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Sean Leahy
Bodø/Glimt remains ahead 5-2 on aggregate.
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Sean Leahy
Håkon Evjen put Bodø/Glimt up 5-1 on aggregate with a stunning 72nd minute strike.
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Sean Leahy
Petter Hauge’s sixth Champions League goal and second against Inter Milan over the two legs has put the Norwegian ahead 4-1 on aggregate and closer to the Round of 16.
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Sean Leahy
After falling behind 2-0 in the first six minutes, Qarabağ has come out strong in the second half against Newcastle. Unfortunately, it will likely not be enough as the Magpies remain ahead on aggregate 9-3.
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Sean Leahy
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Sean Leahy
HT: Bayer Leverkusen 0-0 Olympiacos (Bayer up 2-0 on aggregate)
HT: Inter Milan 0-0 Bodø/Glimt (Bodø up 3-1 on aggregate)
HT: Newcastle 2-0 Qarabağ (Newcastle up 8-1 on aggregate)
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Sean Leahy
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Sean Leahy
Ronaldo and Christian Vieri were honored prior to Inter Milan’s match at San Siro on Tuesday.
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Sean Leahy
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Sean Leahy
Marcus Thuram had two chances in the opening 18 minutes with Inter Milan trailing 3-1 at the San Siro.
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Sean Leahy
Sandro Tonali and Joelinton scored within the opening six minutes of the match to put the Magpies up 8-1 on aggregate over the Azerbaijan side.
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Sean Leahy
The draw for the Champions League Round of 16 will take place on Fri., Feb. 27 at 6 a.m. ET. It will be streamed online via UEFA’s website, YouTube channel and the Champions League app.
Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Barcelona, Chelsea, Sporting CP, and Manchester City are the top eight sides and will be drawn against the winners of the eight playoff matches over Tuesday and Wednesday.
Champions League playoff draw
Winners to face Arsenal or Bayern Munich
Borussia Dortmund vs. Atalanta
Olympiacos vs. Bayer LeverkusenWinners to face Liverpool or Tottenham
Galatasaray vs. Juventus
Atlético MadridWinners to face Barcelona or Chelsea
Monaco vs. Paris Saint-Germain
Qarabağ vs. Newcastle UnitedWinners to face Sporting or Manchester City
Benfica vs. Real Madrid
Bodø/Glimt vs. Inter MilanChampions League knockout round schedule
Playoffs: Feb. 17-18 and 24-25
Round of 16: March 10-11 and 17-18
Quarterfinals: April 7-8 and 14-15
Semi-finals: April 28-29 and May 5-6
Final: May 30 (Puskás Aréna, Hungary) -
Sean Leahy
FT: Atlético Madrid 4-1 Club Brugge (Atléti advances 7-4 on aggregate)
3 p.m. ET: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Olympiacos (Bayer up 2-0 on aggregate)
3 p.m. ET: Inter Milan vs. Bodø/Glimt (Bodø up 3-1 on aggregate)
3 p.m. ET: Newcastle vs. Qarabağ (Newcastle up 6-1 on aggregate) -
Sean Leahy
An Alexander Sørloth hat trick and a terrific strike from USMNT midfielder Johnny Cardoso helped Atlético Madrid down Club Brugge 4-1 (7-4 on aggregate) on Tuesday.
The La Liga side will now move on to the Round of 16 to face either Liverpool or Tottenham.
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Sean Leahy
Newcastle (4-4-2): Aaron Ramsdale, Dan Burn, Sven Botman, Alex Murphy, Kieran Trippier, Joelinton,m Sandro Tonali, Harvey Barnes, Jacob Murphy, William Osula, Nick Woltemade
Qarabağ (3-4-2-1): Mateusz Kochalski, Badavi Hüseynov, Kevin Medina, Matheus Silva, Marko Jankovic, Pedro Bicalho, Elvin Cafarquliyev, Daniel, Camilo Durán, Abdellah Zoubir, Joni Montiel
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Sean Leahy
Inter Milan (3-5-2): Yann Sommer, Manuel Akanji, Alessandro Bastoni, Yann Bisseck, Piotr Zielinski, Davide Frattesi, Nicolò Barella, Federico Dimarco, Luis Henrique, Marcus Thuram, Pio Esposito
Bodø/Glimt (4-3-3): Nikita Haykin, Jostein Gundersen, Odin Bjørtuft, Fredrik André Bjørkan, Fredrik Sjøvold, Patrick Berg, Sondre Brunstad Fet, Hakon Evjen, Kasper Høgh, Jens Petter Hauge, Ole Didrik Blomberg
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Sean Leahy
2025-26 Champions League playoff draw
The draw for the Champions League Round of 16 will take place Friday at 6 a.m. ET. It will be streamed online via UEFA’s website, YouTube channel and the Champions League app.
Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Barcelona, Chelsea, Sporting CP, and Manchester City are the top eight sides and will be drawn against the winners of the eight playoff matches over Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Winners to face Arsenal or Bayern Munich
Borussia Dortmund vs. Atalanta
Bayer Leverkusen
Winners to face Liverpool or Tottenham
Galatasaray vs. Juventus
Atlético Madrid
Winners to face Barcelona or Chelsea
Monaco vs. Paris Saint-Germain
Newcastle United
Winners to face Sporting or Manchester City
Benfica vs. Real Madrid
Bodø/Glimt
Tuesday’s Champions League results
FT: Atlético Madrid 4-1 Club Brugge (Atléti advances 7-4 on aggregate)
FT: Bayer Leverkusen 0-0 Olympiacos (Bayer advances 2-0 on aggregate)
FT: Inter Milan 1-2 Bodø/Glimt (Bodø advances 5-2 on aggregate)
FT: Newcastle 3-2 Qarabağ (Newcastle advances 9-3 on aggregate)

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