The stage is officially set for the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals following the conclusion of the round of 16 on Wednesday, with Europe’s elite clubs now just three rounds away from glory in Budapest.
A diverse mix of teams has progressed to the last eight, featuring two English sides, three Spanish clubs, one German representative, one French team, and one Portuguese outfit. Among the standout performers, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Bayern Munich advanced emphatically with dominant aggregate victories. Meanwhile, Liverpool and Sporting CP showed resilience, overturning first-leg deficits to secure their places in the quarter-finals.
Quarter-Final Fixtures
First Legs – April 7
Sporting CP vs Arsenal
Real Madrid vs Bayern München
First Legs – April 8
Barcelona vs Atlético de Madrid
Paris Saint-Germain vs Liverpool
Second Legs – April 14
Atlético de Madrid vs Barcelona
Liverpool vs Paris Saint-Germain
Second Legs – April 15
Arsenal vs Sporting CP
Bayern München vs Real Madrid
All matches are scheduled to kick off at 21:00 CET.
The winners of these ties will advance to the semi-finals, set to be played on April 28/29 and May 5/6.
The competition will culminate in the UEFA Champions League final on May 30, 2026, at the iconic Puskás Aréna in Budapest, where Europe’s next champion will be crowned.
ELIJAH ADEYEMI
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