Champions League Round of 16 Delivers Stunning Upsets as European Giants Fall

European football experienced one of its most dramatic Champions League nights in recent memory as the Round of 16 concluded with a series of stunning upsets that eliminated several tournament favorites and reshaped the competition's landscape.

The biggest shock came at the Parc des Princes, where Real Sociedad completed a remarkable comeback against Paris Saint-Germain, winning 3-1 on the night and 4-2 on aggregate. The Spanish side, led by striker Mikel Oyarzabal's brace, overcame a first-leg deficit to eliminate the French champions in front of their home crowd. PSG's Kylian Mbappe, widely expected to be the difference-maker, was kept quiet by Sociedad's disciplined defensive display.

At Old Trafford, Napoli continued their impressive European campaign with a comprehensive 2-0 victory over Manchester United, sealing a 3-0 aggregate triumph that sent shockwaves through English football. The Italian champions, led by Victor Osimhen's clinical finishing, dominated possession and created numerous chances while United struggled to break down their organized defense.

The night's most entertaining match took place in Munich, where Bayern Munich and Inter Milan played out a thrilling 3-3 draw that saw the German champions advance 5-4 on aggregate. Despite Harry Kane's hat-trick for Bayern, Inter pushed them to the limit with Lautaro Martinez scoring twice in a pulsating encounter that showcased the best of European football.

Elsewhere, Manchester City comfortably progressed with a 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid, completing a 3-0 aggregate victory. Erling Haaland's early goal proved sufficient as Pep Guardiola's side controlled the tempo throughout the match, rarely allowing the Spanish side to threaten their goal.

The quarter-final draw now takes on added intrigue with several unexpected teams still in contention. Real Sociedad's presence alongside traditional powers like Manchester City and Bayern Munich ensures that the competition remains wide open. Football pundits and fans alike are already speculating about potential matchups and whether this could be the year an underdog goes all the way.

With the quarter-finals scheduled for early April, these remaining eight teams will now focus on their domestic campaigns while planning for the next phase of Europe's premier club competition. The unpredictable nature of this year's tournament has proven once again that in football, anything is possible when it matters most.