By Peter Omopo
The fixtures for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League quarter-finals have been confirmed following the conclusion of the Round of 16 matches on Wednesday night.
Spanish clubs dominated the last round, with Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid all advancing to the quarter-finals after impressive performances. The English Premier League, however, will be represented by two teams in the last eight.
One of the standout fixtures of the round is the clash between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, rekindling one of Europe’s most storied rivalries.
According to the official schedule, the first-leg matches will take place on April 7 and 8, 2026. Sporting CP will host Arsenal at the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon, while Real Madrid will face Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid.
On April 8, Barcelona will take on Atlético Madrid at the Camp Nou, while Paris Saint-Germain will host Liverpool at the Parc des Princes in Paris.
The second-leg fixtures are scheduled for April 14 and 15. Atlético Madrid will host Barcelona at the Cívitas Metropolitano, while Liverpool will face Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield. Arsenal will welcome Sporting CP to the Emirates Stadium in London, and Bayern Munich will host Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena in Munich.
All matches are expected to kick off at 21:00 CET.
Winners from the quarter-final ties will progress to the semi-finals slated for April 28/29 and May 5/6, with the final scheduled to be held on May 30, 2026, at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest.
