Champions League Action Heats Up
The UEFA Champions League round of 16 continues today with Galatasaray vs. Liverpool (1:45 pm ET), Atalanta vs. Bayern Munich (4:00 pm ET), Newcastle United vs. Barcelona (4:00 pm ET), and Atletico Madrid vs. Tottenham Hotspur (4:00 pm ET) [https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/champions-league/schedule/20260310/]. Vinicius Junior and Joao Pedro are highlighted as players to watch in the knockout phase. What are the odds for each team to advance?
The Champions League Round of 16 features several high-profile clashes, including Real Madrid vs. Manchester City, a rivalry that's become a modern classic. PSG faces Chelsea, a rematch of the Club World Cup final, adding spice to their encounter. Arsenal is currently favored to win the Champions League with approximately a 20% implied probability, followed by Bayern Munich at 16% and Manchester City at 11%. The Gunners topped their league phase group with a perfect 8-0-0 record, scoring 23 goals and conceding only four. Vinícius Júnior has played 10 Champions League matches this season, totaling 810 minutes with 3 goals and 6 assists for Real Madrid. In January 2025, he reached his 100th goal for Real Madrid in a Champions League match against Red Bull Salzburg. João Pedro transferred to Chelsea from Brighton for €63.7 million in July 2025. So far this Champions League season, he has played in 6 matches for Chelsea. He scored his first hat-trick for Chelsea in a 4-1 win against Aston Villa on March 4, 2026.
