The stage is set for the climax of the 2025-2026 UEFA Champions League season, with the official draw for the quarter-finals now complete. The matchups promise thrilling encounters as Europe’s elite clubs continue their quest for continental glory.
The first legs are scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, 2026, and Wednesday, April 9, 2026. The return legs will follow a week later on Tuesday, April 15, 2026, and Wednesday, April 16, 2026. All kick-off times are set for 21:00 Central European Time.
The draw produced the following high-stakes pairings:
Tuesday, April 8, 2026: Bayern Munich (Germany) will host Manchester City (England). Simultaneously, Paris Saint-Germain (France) welcomes Inter Milan (Italy) to the Parc des Princes.
Wednesday, April 9, 2026: Real Madrid (Spain) travels to face Arsenal (England) at the Emirates Stadium. In the other fixture, Liverpool (England) is at home against Barcelona (Spain) at Anfield.
The second week sees the decisive return matches. On Tuesday, April 15, 2026, Manchester City will face Bayern Munich at the Etihad Stadium, while Inter Milan hosts Paris Saint-Germain at the San Siro.
The action concludes on Wednesday, April 16, 2026, when Arsenal visits the Santiago Bernabéu to play Real Madrid, and Barcelona welcomes Liverpool to the Camp Nou.
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