Real Madrid's Federico Valverde scored a first-half hat-trick, leading to a 3-0 victory over Manchester City in the Champions League. This result highlights the struggles of Premier League teams, with Chelsea, Liverpool, and Spurs also facing defeats. The Premier League's dominance is questioned as all English teams involved in the last-16 first legs failed to win. The upcoming second legs will be crucial for teams like City and Chelsea, who face significant deficits.