In a thrilling encounter, Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé delivered a spectacular hat-trick, leading to a 3-1 victory over Manchester City and securing their place in the Champions League Round of 16 with a 6-3 aggregate. Despite a late goal from City's Nico González, Madrid's aggressive play and strategic line-up ensured their success, eliminating City from the tournament.
Chelsea faced a crushing 3-0 defeat to Brighton, revealing major defensive flaws and ineffective offensive strategies. Defenders Marc Cucurella and debutante Filip Jorgensen struggled, while forwards like Cole Palmer couldn't break Brighton's defense. The loss puts a dent in Chelsea's Champions League aspirations, stressing a need for significant changes.