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Champions League Quarter-Final Showdown Set

khaborwala online desk

Published: 19 Mar 2026, 04:11 pm

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The UEFA Champions League has reached a pivotal stage as all Round of 16 matches concluded last night, confirming the eight teams that will contest the quarter-finals. The draw has now determined the exact match-ups and laid out the potential pathway to the final, setting the stage for an exciting few weeks of European football.

Quarter-Finalists

The eight teams that have advanced to the quarter-finals are:

TeamCountry
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)France
LiverpoolEngland
Real MadridSpain
Bayern MunichGermany
BarcelonaSpain
Atlético MadridSpain
ArsenalEngland
Sporting LisbonPortugal

Quarter-Final Fixtures

The draw has paired the teams as follows:

Quarter-FinalTeam 1Team 2
QF1PSGLiverpool
QF2Real MadridBayern Munich
QF3BarcelonaAtlético Madrid
QF4Sporting LisbonArsenal

Quarter-Final Schedule:

First Leg: 7–8 April

Second Leg: 14–15 April

Semi-Final Pathways

The winners of the quarter-finals will meet in the semi-finals as outlined below:

Semi-FinalMatch-Up
SF1Winner of QF1 vs Winner of QF2
SF2Winner of QF3 vs Winner of QF4

Semi-Final Schedule:

First Leg: 28–29 April

Second Leg: 5–6 May

Final

The Champions League final will be held on 30 May in Budapest, Hungary. The victorious club will be crowned Europe’s top team, completing a journey of intense competition, high drama, and exceptional footballing skill.

With blockbuster fixtures such as PSG vs Liverpool and Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich, football enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating some of the most thrilling encounters of the season. The combination of traditional European powerhouses and rising contenders ensures that the knockout stages will provide unpredictability, tactical battles, and memorable moments leading to the grand finale in Budapest.

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