Champions League Quarter-Final Draw: Schedule, Viewing Guide, and Start Time
It’s official – Arsenal and Manchester City have made it to the Champions League quarter-final draw! The Gunners have reached this stage for the first time since 2010, thanks to David Raya’s penalty shootout heroics against Porto. Meanwhile, reigning champions City cruised past underdogs FC Copenhagen with an impressive 6-2 aggregate score. Now, both English teams are considered the favorites to win one of the biggest prizes in world sport. However, they will face stiff competition from the giants of European football.
When is the Champions League quarter-final draw?
The draw is set to take place on Friday 15 March at 11am UK time at UEFA’s headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. It’s important to note that not only will the quarter-final fixtures be drawn, but also the semi-final and final. This means that teams will be able to map out their potential route to Wembley, as well as determine who will be the ‘home’ team in the final.
Which teams are in the Champions League quarter-final draw?
Apart from Arsenal and Manchester City, two of the Premier League’s remaining teams, other notable clubs in the quarter-final draw include Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Atletico Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain. These teams have all successfully qualified for this stage of the competition after defeating their opponents in the round of 16.
Crucially, from the quarter-finals onwards, clubs from the same country can be drawn against each other. This means there is a possibility that Arsenal and Manchester City could face each other twice more before the season’s end.
How to watch the Champions League quarter-final draw on TV
For football enthusiasts eager to witness the excitement of the draw, it will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports 1 and their YouTube channel. Additionally, UEFA’s website will be streaming the draw for fans to enjoy.
When are the Champions League quarter-finals and semi-finals?
Fans will have to wait patiently for almost a month before they can enjoy the thrilling quarter-final matches. The first legs will take place on 9/10 April, with the second legs following on 16/17 April. The semi-final first legs are scheduled for 30 April/1 May, and the second legs will be played on 7/8 May. Finally, the highly anticipated final will take place at Wembley on Saturday 1 June.
As Arsenal and Manchester City prepare to face tough competition in the quarter-finals, football fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the draw. Who will face who? Which teams will advance to the semi-finals? And ultimately, who will be crowned the champion of the Champions League? Stay tuned for all the exciting action!