Aston Villa continues to impress at home, boasting only two losses in 18 games this season. Their latest triumph was a 4-2 win against Celtic on January 29, showcasing their attacking prowess. However, their away form remains a concern, with seven losses in their last ten away matches.
Atalanta faced Barcelona in a thrilling 2-2 draw, with Mateo Retegui making headlines by scoring five goals in his last five outings. Atlético de Madrid remains a formidable force, losing just one of their last 19 matches, highlighted by Julián Álvarez`s impressive tally of 11 goals in his last 15 Champions League appearances.
Barcelona`s Robert Lewandowski continues to shine, netting 29 goals in 31 games this season, including 19 penalties in the Champions League. Bayern München secured a 3-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava, with Harry Kane`s remarkable record of 68 goals in 71 appearances for the club. They are set to face Celtic in the knockout phase play-off first leg on February 12.
Benfica is also in contention for a domestic treble after defeating Juventus 2-0 on January 29. They will meet Monaco in the knockout phase play-off first leg. Meanwhile, Brest, despite a 0-3 loss to Real Madrid, has won eight of their last 12 games and will face Paris Saint-Germain next.
Other notable results include Dortmund`s 3-1 win over Shakhtar Donetsk, ending a five-match winless streak, and Inter`s solid 3-0 victory against Monaco. Juventus continues to struggle, having drawn over half of their 32 games this season, while Leverkusen and Lille are both entering the Round of 16 in strong form.
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