UEFA Champions League Highlights, Round Of 16 Leg 1: 10-Man Barcelona Beat Benfica 1-0; Bayern Thrash Leverkusen 3-0

Welcome to the live coverage of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 leg 1 matches taking place today, March 5.

Matches coming up:

• 11:15pm Feyenoord vs Inter

• 1:30am Benfica vs Barcleona

• 1:30am Bayern vs Leverkusen

• 1:30am PSG vs Liverpool

Yesterday's results:

• Dortmund 1-1 Lille

• PSV 1-7 Arsenal

• Real Madrid 2-1 Atletico

Feyenoord: Wellenreuther; Mitchell, Beelen, Hancko, Bueno; Moder, Paixao, Smal; Hadj Moussa, Carranza, Osman

Feyenoord bench: Andreev, Ka, Ueda, Ivanusec, ‘T Zand, Plug, Giersthove, Redmond, Sliti, Kraaijveld

Inter: J Martinez; Pavard, De Vrij, Acerbi; Dumfries, Barella, Asllani, Zielinski, Bastoni; M Thuram, Lautaro Martinez

Inter bench: Sommer, Di Gennaro, Arnautovic, Frattesi, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Bisseck, Aidoo, Motta, Quieto, Taremi

The Feyenoord Vs Inter match is underway at De Kuip Stadium in Rotterdam! Watch the game live on Sony Sports Network and live stream on Sony LIV in India.

Half an hour gone, and it's still deadlocked at 0-0. Inter Milan have seen more of the ball, controlling possession and trying to break Feyenoord's defensive lines. But the hosts have looked dangerous on the counter, testing Inter’s backline with a couple of promising attacks.

In the 38th minute, Inter Milan's forward Marcus Thuram broke the deadlock against Feyenoord. With his exceptional technique, Thuram executed an acrobatic flick with the outside of his right boot, sending the ball into the top left corner of the net from very close range, giving Inter 1-0 lead before the half-time.

For the first time in FIFA World Cup history, the 2026 final at MetLife Stadium will feature a Super Bowl-style half-time show. And, the performer will be none other than Coldplay’s Chris Martin and Phil Harvey! The world famous rock band will help curate the artist lineup for the 15-minute spectacle.

"I can confirm the first ever half-time show at a Fifa World Cup final in New York New Jersey," said the Fifa president Gianni Infantino on Instagram.

Marcus Thuram is the son of legendary right-back Lilian Thuram and elder brother of Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram. He is carving his own path as a forward in the Inter Milan FC. Unlike his defensively gifted family, Marcus thrives in attack--one of his briliance was displayed in the beautiful finish today that gives Inter Milan the lead against Feyenoord in their UEFA Champions League Round Of 16 Leg 1 match.

Inter Milan double their lead in the 50th minute as Lautaro Martinez fires a brilliant right-footed shot into the top right corner! Piotr Zielinski provided the assist, setting up the Argentine for a clinical finish. Feyenoord now have a mountain to climb!

FEY 0-2 INT (49')

Lautaro Martinez is now Inter Milan's all-time leading goalscorer in the UEFA Champions League. The Argentine scored his 18th for Nerazzurri in the 50th minute against Feyenoord, and surpassed Sandro Mazzola's haul.

Barcelona: Szczesny; Kounde, Martinez, Cubarsi, Balde; De Jong, Pedri, Olmo; Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha

Subs: Arajuo, Ferran, Fati, Pena, Torre, Fermin, Casado, Victor, Eric, Kochen, Fort, Martin

Benfica: Trubin; Araujo, Silva, Otamendi, Carreras; Aursnes, Barreiro, Kokcu, Akturkoglu, Pavilidis, Schjelderup

Subs: Soares, Cabral, Belotti, Prestianni, Dahl, Felix, Santos, Felix, Bajrami, Rego, Sanches, Prioste

Benfica and Barcelona are set to clash tonight in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie at Lisbon's Estadio da Luz. Their previous encounter in January was a thrilling goal fest 5-4 victory for Barcelona, with Raphinha scoring a late winner.

6 minutes in, and both sides are testing each other at the Estadio da Luz. Lamine Yamal had a shot blocked from distance, while Dani Olmo and Leandro Barreiro both missed early attempts. Benfica have looked sharp almost scoring in the first minute. A lively start, but still goalless!

Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Jota.

PSG: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz; Kvaratskhelia, Dembele, Barcola.

It's a cagey opening ten minutes at the Parc des Princes as PSG and Liverpool settle into the crucial game.

PSG have seen more of the ball, working it around Liverpool’s defensive third, but the Reds have held firm so far.

PSG 0-0 Liverpool'10

Harry Kane has given Bayern the perfect start, heading home a pinpoint cross from Michael Olise in the 8th minute to put the hosts in front. Leverkusen responded with a sharp chance as Frimpong tested Neuer, but the veteran keeper was up to the task.

Huge moment in the game as the 18-year-old Pau Cubarsi is sent off! The young defender sees direct red after bringing down Vangelis Pavlidis just outside the box. Benfica now have a man advantage with over an hour to play!

A high-intensity first half comes to an end in Paris, with PSG looking the more dangerous side against Liverpool. Kvaratskhelia and Dembele have been relentless, forcing Alisson into key saves, while Barcola came close to breaking the deadlock.

The Reds, on the other hand, have struggled to impose themselves but remain in the contest. Jota had a half-chance, while Salah just missed connecting with a flicked-on corner.

It is Half Time!

It remains a tense and eventful yet goalless first half in Lisbon, with Barcelona down to 10 men after Pau Cubarsi saw red in the 21st minute. Benfica have had the better chances, with Pavlidis and Aktürkoglu keeping Szczesny on his toes, but they haven’t been able to break through yet.

Bayern head into the break with a narrow 1-0 lead, courtesy of Harry Kane’s well-placed header in the 8th minute. The hosts have looked the more dangerous side, with Musiala nearly doubling the lead when his header struck the bar.

Leverkusen have had their chances, but they haven’t been able to break through Bayern’s defense.

The young Bayern midfielder Jamal Musiala calmly slots the ball into the bottom right corner showcasing a beautiful close range finish and giving his side a commanding 2-0 lead in the 53rd min of the game.

Raphinha Breaks the Deadlock! Barcelona finally find the breakthrough as Raphinha unleashes a stunning left-footed strike from outside the box, curling it low into the bottom right corner giving the ten-man Barca a crucial 1-0 lead.

Harry Kane steps up with confidence and buries the penalty into the top right corner! The Bayern striker makes no mistake from the spot, extending their lead to 3-0 in the 74th minute.

Liverpool take the lead!

Nunez races towards the box, drawing defenders before laying it off to Elliott, who slots it past Donnarumma into the bottom corner. A clinical counterattack puts the visitors ahead!

Barcelona secure a narrow 1-0 victory over Benfica. Despite some late pressure from the hosts, a second-half goal proves to be enough for the visitors to claim all three points.

Bayern Munich cruise to a 3-0 victory over Leverkusen!

Harry Kane was instrumental, scoring two goals--one from a header in the 9th minute and another from a penalty in the 75th. Jamal Musiala added one in the 54th minute. Leverkusen's Nordi Mukiele received a red card, reducing them to ten men.

With this win, Bayern end their seven-game winless streak against Leverkusen.

Liverpool secure a fantastic 1-0 victory away at PSG. Harvey Elliott's late goal in the 87th minute, following a brilliant assist from Darwin Nunez, proved to be the difference.