MATCHDAY: Madrid, Villarreal defend Champions League leads
A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Tuesday:
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE:
BAYERN MUNICH vs. VILLARREAL (0-1)
Villarreal is a draw away from upsetting six-time champion Bayern Munich thanks to its impressive win in the first leg at home last week, when Bayern was happy to leave only a goal down heading into the return match at home. The German club is trying to return to the semifinals after being eliminated by Paris Saint-Germain at this stage last season while defending the title. Villarreal, the Europa League champion, is relishing its first quarterfinals since 2009. The modest club is based in a city of 50,000 people in southeastern Spain. Excluding his time at PSG from 2016-18, Villarreal coach Unai Emery has won 21 consecutive two-leg knockout ties in Europe since 2015 — with Sevilla, Arsenal and Villarreal.
REAL MADRID vs. CHELSEA (3-1)
Chelsea's title defense is hanging by a thread. Manager Thomas
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