Champions League Quarterfinal Draw Set
The 2025-26 UEFA Champions League quarterfinal draw is complete, with first legs on April 7-8 and return legs on April 14-15. Norwegian underdogs Bodo/Glimt reached the last eight after stunning Sporting CP. Spain continues its dominance over English sides in European competitions.
Bodo/Glimt's unlikely quarterfinal appearance marks a historic moment for Norwegian football. The club, from a town above the Arctic Circle, defeated Inter Milan to reach this stage. Their Champions League run has led to domestic match postponements, causing frustration for rival teams. Real Madrid and Manchester City face off again, continuing their intense rivalry in the knockout stage. This is the fifth consecutive season these teams have met in the Champions League knockout rounds. Real Madrid secured a 3-0 first-leg victory, putting them in a strong position to advance. Several Premier League teams face tough challenges to advance. Opta's analysis initially favored Arsenal and Liverpool, but first-leg results have shifted the odds. After the first leg results, Opta gave these predictions on the chances of each of the half dozen progressing to the last eight: 77.9% Arsenal, 53.8% Liverpool, 32.2% Newcastle United, 9.4% Man City, 7.3% Chelsea and 3.3% Tottenham. The quarterfinal matches are scheduled for April 7-8 and April 14-15. The semi-finals will be played in late April and early May, with the final set for May 30 in Budapest. The entire bracket, from the Round of 16 through the final, has already been mapped out by UEFA.
