The football calendar for Wednesday, 8 April 2026, is packed with crucial fixtures across several major competitions, featuring decisive knockout ties and pivotal league encounters. Fans can follow all the action live through a variety of broadcast partners.
In the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second legs, the drama reaches its peak. Bayern Munich hosts Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena, with the Spanish giants holding a slender 2-1 advantage from the first leg. This heavyweight clash kicks off at 21:00 Mecca time. Simultaneously, Paris Saint-Germain welcomes Manchester City to the Parc des Princes. The tie is perfectly poised after a thrilling 3-3 draw in England, setting up another epic battle starting at 21:00.
The AFC Champions League also presents its semi-final second legs. In the West Zone, Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia takes a commanding 3-0 lead into their home leg against Iran’s Persepolis, with the match beginning at 20:00. Over in the East Zone, Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds defend a 1-0 lead as they host South Korea’s Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors at 19:00.
Domestic league action provides a key fixture in Spain’s La Liga. Barcelona faces a tough away test against Atlético Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium. This match, crucial for the top-four race, is scheduled for 22:30.
For viewers in the Middle East and North Africa, beIN Sports holds the exclusive broadcasting rights for today’s marquee matches. The beIN Sports channels will provide comprehensive live coverage of the UEFA Champions League and AFC Champions League fixtures, along with the La Liga showdown. Renowned commentators Mohammed Al-Shami and Abdullah Al-Harbi will be on the call for the Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid match, while Khalid Al-Ghamdi and Fahd Al-Otaibi will handle the commentary for Paris Saint-Germain vs. Manchester City.
As always, fixture times are subject to change. Supporters are advised to check their local listings with beIN Sports and other official broadcasters for the most accurate scheduling and channel information.
