Champions League Drama: Big Wins and a 6-Goal Thriller

Leverkusen, Newcastle United and Bodo/Glimt grabbed strong first-leg wins in the Champions League knockout phase play-offs. Leverkusen beat Olympiacos 2-0, Newcastle crushed Qarabag 6-1, and Bodo/Glimt stunned Inter Milan 3-1. Club Brugge and Atleti played out a dramatic 3-3 draw. The ties are alive, but three teams now hold clear advantage.

The night had everything. Quick goals. Comebacks. Penalties. Late drama. Some ties look almost decided, others wide open still.

Leverkusen Take Control in Greece

Leverkusen looked calm and sharp in their 2-0 win over Olympiacos. Patrik Schick was the difference. He scored twice in just four minutes during the second half. The first goal came from a smooth counterattack. He finished it cleanly, no panic.

Soon after, he headed in from a corner delivered by Alejandro Grimaldo. Just like that, the game tilted fully. Olympiacos had chances earlier. Their goalkeeper Kostas Tzolakis made strong saves in the first half. But once Leverkusen broke through, they did not slow down.

The German side now return home with confidence. Two goals up. No goals conceded. That matters a lot in Europe.

Newcastle Run Riot Away from Home

Newcastle United delivered the loudest statement of the night. A 6-1 away win against Qarabag. Anthony Gordon was unstoppable. He scored four goals in the first half alone. That rarely happens in Champions League football.

He opened the scoring inside three minutes. The pressure never stopped. Gordon converted two penalties and added two more smart finishes. By half-time, the game already felt finished.

Qarabag did manage one goal through Elvin Jafarguliyev. But Jacob Murphy quickly restored Newcastle’s five-goal lead. The English side looked fast, direct, and ruthless. This was not just a win. It was dominance.

With such a margin, Newcastle are almost through. Still, football can surprise anyone, so the second leg cannot be ignored completely.

Bodo/Glimt Shock Inter Again

Bodo/Glimt continue their fearless European journey. They beat Inter Milan 3-1 at home. It was not lucky. It was earned.

Sondre Brunstad Fet scored first after a clever back-heel assist from Kasper Hogh. Inter responded through Pio Esposito. At that moment, it felt balanced.

Then came two goals in quick time just after the hour mark. Jens Petter Hauge smashed one in with power. Hogh himself added another from close range. The stadium erupted. Bodo/Glimt now have three memorable Champions League wins in a row.

Inter will need something special in the return leg. Being two goals behind is never easy.

Six-Goal Drama in Belgium

Club Brugge and Atleti played out a wild 3-3 draw. Atleti looked comfortable at first. Julian Alvarez scored from the spot. Ademola Lookman added another. Control seemed theirs.

But Brugge refused to fold. Raphael Onyedika pulled one back. Soon after, they equalised through Nicolo Tresoldi. The game turned chaotic. An own goal by Joel Ordonez seemed to give Atleti victory.

Then, in the final minute, Christos Tzolis struck. 3-3. The tie is completely open now. Both teams will believe they can finish the job.

The first legs have set the tone. Some teams are cruising. Others are hanging on. The second legs will decide everything, and after nights like this, fans will be waiting impatiently.