On Wednesday night’s European Champions League action saw two sleeping giants awoken in crucial round of sixteen ties.
Real Madrid and Paris Saint Germain stamped their authority on their respective first leg matches.
Arsenal was held to a draw, while Norwegian club Bodo, Glimt continued with their remarkable winning run.
Arsenal were undone by their own game when Bayer Leverkusen scored from a corner against the North London club in Germany.
The Gunners rescued a one all draw in the Rhineland through Leverkusen old boy Kai Havertz from the penalty spot.
The second leg moves to the Emirates Stadium in London, with both sides fancying their chances.
Defending champions, Paris Saint Germain showed their pedigree at the Parc des Princes with a 5-2 first leg win over Chelsea.
Paris Saint-Germain coach, Luis Enrique said his side showed the type of grit and determination they will need in the second leg at Stamford Bridge next week.
Frederico Valverde registered the first hat-trick of his career as Real Madrid beat Manchester City 3 nil at the Bernabeu to take control of their last 16 tie.
Madrid coach, Alvaro Arbeloa praised his side for playing to their potential.
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