Arsenal to face Bayern Munich in Champions League quarter-finals, Real Madrid set to play against Man City
The Champions League quarter-final lineup has been unveiled. Arsenal will be pitted against Bayern Munich, while reigning champions Manchester City face off with Real Madrid.
We've seen Arsenal struggle their way through Porto to reach this stage. They now have to overcome a Bayern team keen on redeeming their image after a turbulent season put their standing to the test.
In another fascinating match-up, Manchester City and Real Madrid are set to have a re-run of their clash from last season's semifinals. Their previous match was decided by a decisive 4-0 victory for Man City following a 1-1 draw, turning the Etihad Stadium into a celebratory arena.
Paris Saint-Germain is bracing for another round of their ongoing tussle with Barcelona, revisiting their famous La Remontada story. Their last encounter in 2020/21 concluded with a memorable 4-1 triumph for PSG at Camp Nou, with the French team cruising to victory.
Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund prepare for their showdown, a first at the knockout stages for the pair. They did have a taste of each other's competition during the 2018/19 group stage, trading victories.
April 9/10 will see the first leg of the quarter finals, with the second leg matches penned in for the following week, April 16/17.
The semifinal ties will kick off later in the month, on April 30 and May 1, with the return legs scheduled for May 7/8.
The triumphant teams will then clash in the grand final at the Wembley Stadium in London on June 1.