
Bayern expects —
Bayern Munich fans arrived at the Allianz Arena in high spirits with their side confident of booking its place in the quarterfinals of the Champions League. Bayern led 2-0 against Arsenal going into the second leg of their last-16 tie.

Strong as an Ox —
Arsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was one of the most impressive performers for the English side, which won at the Allianz a year ago in this competition. The midfielder caused Bayern plenty of problems with his searing pace.

Schweinsteiger strikes —
Bayern took the lead nine minutes after the interval when Bastian Schweinsteiger fired home from close range after Arsenal failed to cut out Franck Ribery's cross.

Podolksi power —
Lukas Podolski gave Arsenal a lifeline when his powerful effort beat Manuel Neuer in the Bayern goal with 33 minutes of the contest remaining but Arsenal could only secure a 1-1 draw on the night allowing the German side to progress 3-1 on aggregate.

Deadly Diego —
Diego Costa gave Atletico Madrid a third minute lead in its clash against AC Milan. Costa, who scored the only goal of the game in the first leg, gave his side the perfect start with a fine finish.

Kaka cracker —
Milan, which has lost its past two league games in Italy, struck back to level on the night through playmaker Kaka. The Brazil midfielder, who once played for Atletico's arch rival, Real Madrid, equalized with 27 minutes on the clock.

Terrific Turan —
Arda Turan fired Atletico back in front with five minutes of the first half remaining to make it 2-1 on the night and 3-1 on aggregate.

Garcia glory —
Raul Garcia headed home Atletico's third of the night with 20 minutes remaining to give his side a 3-1 lead on the night. Costa added his second and Atletico's fourth to wrap up the victory.