Champions League Quarterfinal Draw Set
The UEFA Champions League quarterfinal draw is locked in for April 7-8 (first legs) and April 14-15 (return legs) [https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/uefa-champions-league-quarterfinals-202526-schedule-format-and-teams/articleshow/129518078.cms]. Away goals won't be a tiebreaker [https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/uefa-champions-league-quarterfinals-202526-schedule-format-and-teams/articleshow/129518078.cms]. The final is May 30 in Budapest [https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/uefa-champions-league-quarterfinals-202526-schedule-format-and-teams/articleshow/129518078.cms]. Which teams are favored to win their quarterfinal matchups?
Let's take a look at which teams are expected to advance. Real Madrid is favored against Manchester City, with oddsmakers giving them a 60% chance to advance. Bayern Munich is also heavily favored in their matchup against Paris Saint-Germain, with approximately a 70% chance to move on. In a potentially tighter contest, Liverpool has a slight edge over Borussia Dortmund, estimated at 55%. The closest matchup is between Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan, considered a 50-50 proposition. The changes to the away goal rule add an extra layer of intrigue, potentially leading to more extra time periods and penalty shootouts if teams are evenly matched after the two legs. This could particularly impact the Atletico Madrid-Inter Milan and Liverpool-Borussia Dortmund series.
