Champions League quarter-finals set, Barcelona face Atlético, Real Madrid draw Bayern | OneFootball

The 2025/26 Champions League quarter-finals are locked in after the last-16 concluded, setting up heavyweight ties across the draw.

As reported by El Periódico Mediterráneo, eight teams advanced without major shocks. The quarter-final ties are PSG v Liverpool, Real Madrid v Bayern Munich, Barcelona v Atlético Madrid, Sporting CP v Arsenal.

Sporting CP were first through on Tuesday, overturning a 3-0 first-leg loss at Bodø/Glimt with a 5-0 win in the return. Real Madrid then eased past Manchester City, who were undermined by Bernardo Silva’s early red card and penalty, to progress 5-1 on aggregate. PSG and Arsenal advanced after beating Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen in their respective ties.

On Wednesday Barcelona thrashed Newcastle 7-2 at the Spotify Camp Nou after a 1-1 draw at St James' Park, with Lamine Yamal to the fore. Atlético Madrid, carrying a healthy lead to London, edged through despite defeat to Tottenham. Bayern Munich were untroubled by Atalanta, adding a 4-1 home win to a 6-1 away success for 10-2 overall.

Liverpool were the last to book their place, beating Galatasaray 4-0 at Anfield to overturn a 1-0 defeat in Istanbul, Türkiye.

The quarter-final first legs are scheduled for 7/8 April, with returns on 14/15 April, exact days to be confirmed. Semi-finals follow on 28/29 April and 5/6 May. The final is on 30 May 2026.

Source: El Periódico Mediterráneo