SuperEagles' Onyedika, Onyemachi exit Champions League after knockout defeats
Raphael Onyedika and Bruno Onyemachi have ended their UEFA Champions League campaigns after their clubs suffered knockout exits on Tuesday night. Onyedika's Club Brugge lost 4-1 to Atlético Madrid in Spain, sealing a 7-4 aggregate defeat after a 3-3 first-leg draw. The result extended Atlético's unbeaten run in Champions League knockout matches and secured their Round of 16 spot against Liverpool or Tottenham. Despite missing the decisive match due to suspension, Onyedika was a standout performer in Brugge's first leg. Meanwhile, Onyemachi's Olympiacos were held 0-0 by Bayer Leverkusen in Germany, ensuring Leverkusen's 2-0 aggregate progression to the last 16. Both players' European journeys conclude as attention shifts to domestic duties and the next Super Eagles international window.