UEFA Champions League: quarter-finals are here!

The UEFA Champions League anthem is echoing once more across the "Old Continent"! The prestigious European competition makes its grand return this Tuesday, April 8, with the kickoff of the quarter-finals of the 2024-2025 edition.

Eight renowned teams are battling for a place in the semi-finals in clashes that promise to be electric.

Among the contenders, Luis Enrique's PSG, in pursuit of European glory, stands out as the favorite according to Opta statistics.

An exceptional lineup!

However, the competition is fierce: reigning champions Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Aston Villa, and Borussia Dortmund make up an exceptional lineup.

It's worth noting that the first-leg matches are scheduled for April 8 and 9, with the return legs set for the 15th and 16th.

Here is the complete schedule:

Tuesday, April 8

• Arsenal vs Real Madrid (7:00 pm GMT)
• Bayern Munich vs Inter Milan (7:00 pm GMT)

Wednesday, April 9

• PSG vs Aston Villa (7:00 pm GMT)
• FC Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund (7:00 pm GMT)

Tuesday, April 15

• Aston Villa vs PSG (7:00 pm GMT)
• Borussia Dortmund vs FC Barcelona (7:00 pm GMT)

Wednesday, April 16

• Real Madrid vs Arsenal (7:00 pm GMT)
• Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich (7:00 pm GMT)

As a reminder, the semi-finals will take place on April 29 and 30 (first leg), and May 6 and 7 (return leg). The grand final will be held on May 31 at the Allianz Arena in Munich. The final sprint is on!

Amine Jomni |

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