The 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League is set for epic encounters as the quarter-final stage promises titanic clashes that could define history.

The most anticipated fixture is between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, with the first leg taking place at the Bernabéu in Spain and the return leg at the iconic Allianz Arena.

Los Blancos, tipped as underdogs due to inconsistent performances, hammered Manchester City 5-1 on aggregate, while their German opponents thrashed Italian side Atalanta with a 10-2 aggregate scoreline.

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Barcelona will face Atletico Madrid, with the first leg at Camp Nou and the second leg at the Wanda Metropolitano. The Catalans brushed aside Newcastle United with an 8-2 aggregate score, while Atletico edged past Tottenham Hotspur 7-5 on aggregate.

Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will meet Liverpool, with the first leg at the Parc des Princes and the return match at the iconic Anfield.

The French giants asserted themselves as favorites after humiliating Chelsea 8-2 on aggregate, while Liverpool, despite their struggles this season, defeated Galatasaray 4-1 on aggregate.

Arsenal will face Portuguese side Sporting CP, with the first leg at the José Alvalade Stadium and the return leg at the Emirates. Sporting staged a comeback to defeat Bodo/Glimt 5-3, while the Gunners overcame Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 on aggregate.

It is worth noting that the first leg of the quarter-final games will be played on April 7, with the return legs taking place the following week on April 14, 2026.

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