The two knockout phase debutants both made it through to the Champions League quarterfinals on Tuesday. RB Leipzig completed its victory over last season’s runner-up, Tottenham, while Atalanta never looked like surrendering its 4-1 first-leg advantage against Valencia in an empty stadium.
Two goals in the first 21 minutes from Marcel Sabitzer effectively sealed Leipzig’s progress, as it extended its 1-0 first-leg advantage to 3-0. Emil Forsberg made it 3-0 on the night, 4-0 on aggregate, with four minutes to go.
In Spain, where the coronavirus outbreak has forced matches behind closed doors, Josip Ilicic scored four goals for Atalanta as Gian Piero Gasperini’s side beat Valencia 4-3 on the day for an 8-4 aggregate win.