Reigning champions Manchester City are set to conflict with document holders Real Madrid within the Champions League quarterfinals, whereas Barcelona put together for a showdown in opposition to Paris Saint-Germain, following the extremely anticipated draw carried out at UEFA’s headquarters in Nyon on Friday.
With Real Madrid boasting 14 championship titles, the stage is about for an exhilarating rematch after their defeat by Manchester City in final 12 months’s semifinals.
Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain, keen for his or her first Champions League triumph, will take a look at their mettle in opposition to the now-in-form Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid will face off in opposition to Borussia Dortmund, paving the way in which for all three Spanish groups to vie for a spot within the semifinals.
This may additionally be Kylian Mbappe’s final probability to win the title with PSG, because the French ahead is about to go away the Ligue 1 membership on the finish of the season.
PSG reached the ultimate in 2020, the place they misplaced to Bayern Munich.
Arsenal returned to the quarterfinals for the primary time in 14 years and can play in opposition to Bayern Munich, giving the German membership’s star striker, Harry Kane – who has scored 36 objectives this season – one other probability at his former north London rivals.
Kane has performed in opposition to Arsenal 19 instances in all competitions and scored 14 objectives.
The former Tottenham Hotspur striker is the joint-top scorer within the Champions League this season alongside Antoine Griezmann, Erling Haaland, and Mbappe, with six objectives.
Six-time champions Bayern have been Arsenal’s greatest nemesis within the competitors, with the German facet triumphing in all 4 knockout ties between the 2 sides.
The final time they met, Bayern beat Arsenal 10-2 on mixture within the final 16 in 2017. Bayern have received every of the final three conferences 5-1.
However, Bayern won’t have their followers within the away finish attributable to a UEFA ban after their supporters threw fireworks onto the pitch throughout their 3-1 win at Lazio earlier this month.
The path to the semifinals was additionally set, with City and Premier League leaders Arsenal on a collision course in the event that they advance.
The quarterfinal draw was the final within the present format, with UEFA adopting an all-new format from the 2024-25 season onward.
The Champions League ultimate shall be held on June 1 on the 90,000-capacity Wembley Stadium in London.
QUARTERFINALS
Quarterfinal 1: Arsenal vs. Bayern Munich
Quarterfinal 2: Atletico Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund
Quarterfinal 3: Real Madrid vs. Manchester City
Quarterfinal 4: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Barcelona
SEMIFINALS
Semifinal 1: Winner of Quarterfinal 2 vs. Winner of Quarterfinal 4
Semifinal 2: Winner of Quarterfinal 1 vs. Winner of Quarterfinal 3
*Teams talked about first will play the primary leg at dwelling
SCHEDULE
Quarterfinal first legs: April 9-10
Quarterfinal second legs: April 16-17
Semifinal first legs: April 30-May 1
Semifinal second legs: May 7-8
FINAL
Wembley Stadium: June 1
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