Champions League Draw: Man City’s Fate Revealed in Quarter-final and Semi-final Matches
The Champions League quarter-final and semi-final draw is just around the corner, and all eyes are on holders Manchester City. Pep Guardiola’s side has been in sensational form, humiliating Danish giants Copenhagen 6-2 on aggregate in the last-16 stage. With a flawless record so far this campaign, Man City will be one of the favorites to reclaim their crown.
However, they will face tough competition from the likes of Jude Bellingham’s Real Madrid and Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich, who have also shown their strength in the competition. Arsenal should not be counted out either, as they progressed to the next round by beating Porto on penalties.
Fans are eagerly awaiting the draw, which is scheduled to take place on Friday, March 15. The ceremony will be held at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland. It will start at 11am GMT – 12pm local time.
Unlike previous rounds, teams from the same nation are eligible to face each other in the quarter-finals. This means that Arsenal could potentially draw Manchester City, adding an extra layer of excitement to the draw. Additionally, there are no seeds or country protection, which means that no team is guaranteed to play at home in the first leg.
For those who want to watch the draw for free, UEFA.com will be broadcasting it live. TNT Sports in the UK will also be showing the draw. Alternatively, SunSport’s live blog will provide the latest updates as the draw unfolds.
Once the draw is concluded, teams will find out their pathway to the final. The quarter-final first legs are scheduled to take place on Tuesday, April 9 and Wednesday, April 10, with the return legs a week later on Tuesday, April 16 and Wednesday, April 17. The semi-final ties will begin on Tuesday, April 30 and Wednesday, May 1, with the reverse legs scheduled for Tuesday, May 7 and Wednesday, May 8.
It is shaping up to be an exciting run towards the Champions League final, and fans can’t wait to see which teams will come out on top. Will Manchester City continue their dominance or will a dark horse emerge? Only time will tell. Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling competition.