UEFA CL - Eight finals: African contingent take to the pitch
This Tuesday, March 10, 2026, will be marked by the start of the eighth finals of the Champions League. Four matches are scheduled and involve several African internationals. These players are expected to allow their respective clubs to take a big step from the first leg.
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Big duel between Osimhen and Salah
After having eliminated Juventus during the play-offs, Galatasaray again finds a great club in the eighth final. The Turkish club led by Victor Osimhen will face Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool. The first leg will take place this Tuesday at 17:45 GMT at RAMS Park.
These are moreover reunions between the two clubs. During the regular phase, Galatasaray hit a big blow by winning (1-0) against Liverpool thanks to an Osimhen penalty on September 30, 2025. A match that will be followed with great attention. The Reds are going to want to take their revenge.
Pope Matar Sarr and Bissouma challenge Ademola Lookman
To go far in the Champions League, Atlético Madrid will have to rely on a great Ademola Lookman. The latter, who joined the team this winter, is in good shape. The Super Eagle is responsible for 4 goals and 3 assists in 10 games all competitions combined. Before the return match in England, the Colchoneros will look to make a difference from the first leg against Tottenham of the Senegalese Pape Matar Sarr and the Malian Yves Bissouma, at home at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano at 20:00 GMT.
Yoane Wissa and Newcastle in the attack on FC Barcelona
A big challenge awaits Yoane Wissa and Newcastle United in the eighth finals of the Champions League. The Magpies will face FC Barcelona. The first leg will be played at St James’s Park this Tuesday at 8pm GMT. The two teams have already faced each other in C1 this season in the regular phase. On the field of the English club, Barça hardly took the 3 points (2-1) thanks to a brace from Marcus Rashford.
Arrived in Newcastle from Brentford last summer, the Congolese international striker is struggling to perform well. The fault for a serious knee injury that has kept him away from the lawns for several months. Despite her return to the competition, Wissa struggles to regain her shape. This season, the 29-year-old Leopard has scored 3 goals and one assist in 21 matches in all competitions.
Nicolas Jackson and Bayern against Atalanta Bergamo
Bayern Munich is on a 6-game winning streak across all competitions. In total confidence, the Bavarians, big favorites, will face Atalanta Bergamo. The first leg will be held this Tuesday at 8pm GMT, at the Azzurri d'Italia.
Despite a reduced playing time and blocked by Harry Kane, Nicolas Jackson manages to pull his own weight with 6 goals and 2 assists in 23 games. If he manages to save a few minutes against Atalanta Bergamo tonight, the Senegalese international will certainly give everything to increase his statistics.
The fixtures
17:45: Galatasaray - Liverpool (RAMS Park)
20h: Newcastle - FC Barcelona (St James’s Park)
20h: Atlético Madrid - Tottenham (Riyadh Air Metropolitano)
20h: Atalanta Bergamo - Bayern Munich (Azzurri d'Italia)