Football/Soccer 3h Briefing
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Champions League Knockouts
Atalanta espn.com secured a dramatic 4-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund, converting a penalty with the final kick to advance to the round of. In other playoff action, Real Madrid espn.com aims to progress against Benfica while AS Monaco leads Paris Saint-Germain in their tie.
Refereeing Debate
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill bbc.com sharply criticized the VAR system, calling it "debilitating" for officials and dismissing the Scottish FA's appeal process as "worthless."
Tournament Context
The Champions League knockout round playoffs continue with high stakes for Europe's top clubs seeking a place in the last.