Champions League semi-final dates in full: Arsenal eye Atletico Madrid revenge as Bayern Munich get holders

In partnership with

Evening Standard

·15 April 2026

Champions League semi-final dates in full: Arsenal eye Atletico Madrid revenge as Bayern Munich get holders

The Champions League semi-final lineup is now set

The Gunners are now the only Premier League team left in this season’s competition after overcoming Sporting CP 1-0 on aggregate in the quarter-final, following a low-key goalless draw in the second leg.

Atletico, leading 2-0 from the first leg, managed to survive a spirited comeback attempt by their LaLiga rivals in the second leg to progress 3-2 on aggregate as January signing Ademola Lookman ultimately proved his worth by scoring the decisive goal.

This will be the second meeting between Arsenal and Atletico this season after Mikel Arteta's side ran out 4-0 winners in the league phase, but Madrid do have history of eliminating the Gunners in a European semi-final.

Video OneFootball

Should Arsenal avenge their 2018 Europa League semi-final defeat to Atletico, they will meet either PSG or Bayern Munich in the Champions League after they overcame Liverpool and Real Madrid respectively.

PSG were impressive over two legs against Liverpool, continuing their recent dominance against Premier League teams but will face a difficult test in hopes of retaining their European crown.

Champions League semi-final first leg matches are scheduled to be held on April 28/29, with the return fixtures taking place a week later.