The quarter-final fixtures for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League have been confirmed after the conclusion of the round of 16, with eight top clubs still in the race for European glory. UEFA confirmed the ties on Wednesday, March 18, following the completion of the last-16 matches.
Confirmed Champions League quarter-final fixtures
The quarter-final lineup is now officially set as follows:
- Sporting CP vs Arsenal
- Real Madrid vs Bayern München
- Barcelona vs Atlético de Madrid
- Paris Saint-Germain vs Liverpool
Quarter-final dates and schedule
UEFA has confirmed the quarter-final schedule across two weeks in April.
First legs
- 7 April: Sporting CP vs Arsenal; Real Madrid vs Bayern München
- 8 April: Barcelona vs Atlético de Madrid; Paris Saint-Germain vs Liverpool
Second legs
- 14 April: Atlético de Madrid vs Barcelona; Liverpool vs Paris Saint-Germain
- 15 April: Arsenal vs Sporting CP; Bayern München vs Real Madrid
All matches are scheduled to kick off at 21:00 CET.
Road to the semi-finals
UEFA’s bracket also shows the semi-final path. The winner of Paris Saint-Germain vs Liverpool will face the winner of Real Madrid vs Bayern München, while the winner of Barcelona vs Atlético de Madrid will take on the winner of Sporting CP vs Arsenal. The semi-finals are set for 28/29 April and 5/6 May, with the final to be played on 30 May 2026 at Puskás Aréna in Budapest.
Big nights ahead for football fans
With heavyweight clashes like Real Madrid vs Bayern München and Paris Saint-Germain vs Liverpool, the quarter-finals promise plenty of drama. Arsenal fans will also be watching closely as the Gunners prepare for a difficult tie against Sporting CP, while the all-Spanish showdown between Barcelona and Atlético Madrid adds another blockbuster to the lineup.
For Nigerian football fans, the quarter-finals are expected to deliver some of the biggest nights of the season, with viewing centres and sports bars likely to be packed as Europe’s elite battle for a place in the last four.