UEFA Champions League: full results of the first-leg play-offs for the round of 16

The first-leg play-offs for a spot in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 have delivered their verdict, featuring spectacular clashes and several teams already taking a major step toward qualification.

On Tuesday, Galatasaray made a statement with a commanding win over Juventus (5-2). Borussia Dortmund also got the job done, overcoming Atalanta (2-0). Meanwhile, Real Madrid secured a narrow but valuable advantage against Benfica (1-0), while Paris Saint-Germain edged Monaco in a thrilling contest (3-2).

On Wednesday, Newcastle United recorded the biggest win of the play-offs, thrashing Qarabag (6-1). Bayer Leverkusen also put themselves in a strong position by defeating Olympiacos (2-0).

The surprise of the round came from Norway, where Bodo/Glimt overpowered Inter Milan (3-1). Finally, the clash between Club Brugge and Atletico Madrid ended in a spectacular 3-3 draw, keeping all the suspense alive ahead of the return leg.

Full first-leg play-off results

• Galatasaray 5–2 Juventus

• Borussia Dortmund 2–0 Atalanta

• Real Madrid 1–0 Benfica

• Paris Saint-Germain 3–2 Monaco

• Qarabag 1–6 Newcastle United

• Olympiacos 0–2 Bayer Leverkusen

• Bodo/Glimt 3–1 Inter Milan

• Club Brugge 3–3 Atletico Madrid

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