Football/Soccer 3h Briefing
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Denis Bouanga espn.com secured his future with LAFC through a multiyear Designated Player extension. Cristiano Ronaldo espn.com returned from a team boycott to score, propelling Al Nassr to a 5-0 win and the top of the Saudi Pro League table.
Champions League Round of 16
Paris Saint-Germain bbc.com survived a late scare and a red card to defeat AS Monaco and advance. Atletico Madrid bbc.com progressed emphatically as Alexander Sorloth's hat-trick sealed a 4-1 win over Club Brugge. Bayer Leverkusen bbc.com advanced with a 0-0 draw against Olympiakos, completing a 2-0 aggregate victory. Newcastle United bbc.com swept aside Qarabag 3-2 to win 9-3 on aggregate and reach the last. Real Madrid bbc.com secured their spot with a 2-1 victory over Benfica, though Vinícius Junior espn.com was loudly booed throughout the match.
Underdog Triumph
Norwegian club Bodo/Glimt bbc.com completed a remarkable Champions League journey by defeating giants like Manchester City, Atletico Madrid, and Inter Milan to reach the last.
Off-Field Notes
Music star Bad Bunny espn.com paid tribute to Pelé by wearing a 1966 World Cup jacket and altering a lyric in his song "Monaco." Scotland fans received FIFA approval espn.com to wear traditional kilts and sporrans at this summer's World Cup.