UEFA Champions Tuesday, April 7 – Wednesday, April 15
2025/26 UEFA Champions League Quarter-Finals
The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Quarter-Finals are set. Here is the complete schedule for the first and second legs.
First Leg Fixtures
| Date | Matchup | Venue | Time CEST | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, April 7 | Real Madrid vs. Bayern München | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu | 21:00 | 1:2 |
| Tue, April 7 | Sporting CP vs. Arsenal | José Alvalade Stadium | 21:00 | 0:1 |
| Wed, April 8 | FC Barcelona vs. Atlético Madrid | Spotify Camp Nou | 21:00 | 0:2 |
| Wed, April 8 | Paris Saint-Germain vs. Liverpool | Parc des Princes | 21:00 | 2:0 |
The first-leg matches of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Quarter-Finals took place on April 7 and 8, 2026.
As of April 8, all four opening fixtures have been completed. Here are the results and match details:
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
| Match | Result | Venue |
| Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich | 1–2 | Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid |
| Sporting CP vs. Arsenal | 0–1 | Estádio José Alvalade, Lisbon |
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
| Match | Result | Venue |
| Barcelona vs. Atlético Madrid | 0–2 | Camp Nou, Barcelona |
| Paris Saint-Germain vs. Liverpool | 2–0 | Parc des Princes, Paris |
Upcoming Second Leg Schedule
The return fixtures are scheduled for next week to determine who moves on to the Semi-Finals:
- Tuesday, April 14:
- Liverpool vs. PSG (Anfield)
- Atlético Madrid vs. Barcelona (Riyadh Air Metropolitano)
- Wednesday, April 15:
- Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid (Allianz Arena)
- Arsenal vs. Sporting CP (Emirates Stadium)
All matches are scheduled to kick off at 21:00 CEST.
Second Leg Fixtures
| Date | Matchup | Venue | Time (CEST) |
| Tuesday, April 14 | Atlético Madrid vs. FC Barcelona | Riyadh Air Metropolitano | 21:00 |
| Tuesday, April 14 | Liverpool vs. Paris Saint-Germain | Anfield | 21:00 |
| Wednesday, April 15 | Arsenal vs. Sporting CP | Emirates Stadium | 21:00 |
| Wednesday, April 15 | Bayern München vs. Real Madrid | Allianz Arena | 21:00 |
The Road to Budapest
The winners of these ties will progress to the semi-finals, scheduled for April 28/29 and May 5/6.
- Semi-Final 1: Winner of PSG/Liverpool vs. Winner of Real Madrid/Bayern München
- Semi-Final 2: Winner of Barcelona/Atlético Madrid vs. Winner of Sporting CP/Arsenal
The final will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest.
The UEFA Champions League (UCL) is the most prestigious club competition in world football. What started as a small, experimental tournament in the 1950s has evolved into a global spectacle.
The Timeline of Glory
| Era | Milestone | Key Details |
| 1955 | The Birth | Originally called the European Champion Clubs’ Cup, it was proposed by French journalist Gabriel Hanot. |
| 1956–1960 | Real Madrid Dominance | Real Madrid won the first five consecutive titles, led by legends like Alfredo Di Stéfano and Ferenc Puskás. |
| 1960s | The Latin Era | Power shifted to Portugal (Benfica) and Italy (AC Milan and Inter Milan). |
| 1970–1973 | Total Football | Ajax Amsterdam, led by Johan Cruyff, won three consecutive titles, revolutionizing the sport. |
| 1977–1984 | English Dominance | English clubs (Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, and Aston Villa) won 7 out of 8 titles. |
| 1992 | The Rebrand | The tournament was officially renamed the UEFA Champions League, introducing the group stage format and the iconic anthem. |
| 2024/25 | The “Swiss Model” | The competition expanded to 36 teams, replacing traditional groups with a single league phase. |
Statistical Leaders
- Most Titles (Club): Real Madrid (15 titles) holds the record by a massive margin, followed by AC Milan (7).
- Most Goals (Player): Cristiano Ronaldo (140 goals), followed by Lionel Messi (129).
- Most Appearances: Cristiano Ronaldo (183 matches).
The Iconic Anthem
Written by British composer Tony Britten in 1992, the anthem is an adaptation of George Frideric Handel’s Zadok the Priest. It is performed in UEFA’s three official languages: English, French, and German.
“Ils sont les meilleurs, Sie sind die Besten, These are the champions.”
Evolution of the Format
Originally, the competition was a pure knockout tournament restricted to the league champions of each country. Today, the “Champions” League includes up to five teams from the strongest European leagues, making it a “de facto” world championship for club football due to the concentration of global talent in Europe.
