The Champions League Round of 16 turned out to be less competitive than expected, as Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid dominated Manchester City, Newcastle and Tottenham, dealing a heavy blow to the reputation of the Premier League.

How many goals did LaLiga teams score against the Premier League?

The closest tie was between Real Madrid and Manchester City. Los Blancos secured a 3-0 win at the Bernabéu and completed the job in England, finishing with a 5-1 aggregate victory.

Meanwhile, Barcelona drew 1-1 in the first leg against Newcastle, but dominated at home to secure an emphatic 8-3 aggregate win.

Finally, Atlético Madrid faced a struggling Tottenham side. Despite Spurs winning the second leg, Atlético’s first-leg dominance ensured a 7-5 aggregate result.

Overall, LaLiga teams produced a commanding 20-9 aggregate score across the three ties.

Round of 16 near historic scoring mark

According to MisterChip, this Champions League Round of 16 ranks as the third highest-scoring in history.

With 68 goals, it trails only the 1955-56 (71 goals) and 1959-60 (74 goals) editions.

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