Good night for English sides as Real Madrid takes narrow lead in Champions League last-16

Brahim Diaz of Real Madrid vies with Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid during their UEFA Champions League round of 16 1st leg match in Madrid, Spain, on March 4, 2025. (Photo byGustavo Valiente/Xinhua)MADRID, March 4 (Xinhua) -- English clubs Aston Villa and Arsenal took significant steps toward the Champions League quarterfinals on Wednesday with convincing victories in the first legs of their last-16 ties.Aston Villa