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Manchester City, Chelsea, Tottenham, and Newcastle all crash out in Round of 16 — a first in Champions League history.
ngland has made an unwanted piece of Champions League history after all four of its Premier League representatives were eliminated in the Round of 16 of the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League season.
The clubs — Manchester City, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, and Newcastle United — all suffered defeats in their respective second-leg fixtures played on Tuesday and Wednesday.
How the English Teams Crashed Out
- Manchester City were knocked out by Real Madrid.
- Chelsea fell to Paris Saint-Germain.
- Newcastle United were eliminated by Barcelona.
- Tottenham Hotspur exited the competition after losing to Atletico Madrid.
The collective exit marks a historic low point for English football in Europe’s elite competition.
Historic First in Champions League History
According to football statistics outlet OptaJoe, this is the first time in Champions League history that four clubs from a single nation have all been eliminated at the same stage of the tournament.
The result underscores a rare European setback for the Premier League, which has traditionally seen at least one English side progress deep into the competition in recent years.
