Shocking Results in the First Legs of the Champions League Quarterfinals
Football fans around the world will turn their eyes towards the stadiums on Tuesday, April 7, and Wednesday, April 8, to follow high-caliber clashes during the first leg of the quarterfinals of the 2026 UEFA Champions League.
Key Matches and Stakes
Real Madrid will host Bayern Munich in what promises to be a final before the final, while Paris Saint-Germain takes on Liverpool FC in a rematch of last season’s confrontation. Meanwhile, FC Barcelona will face their fellow countrymen Atlético Madrid.
Team Ambitions
Real Madrid, the most successful club in the competition’s history with 15 trophies, is looking to erase its disappointments in the league after a 2-1 defeat to Real Mallorca and is aiming for a positive result against the German champions at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Liverpool FC hopes to bounce back after their heavy 4-0 loss to Manchester City and their elimination from the UEFA Cup during their trip to Parc des Princes.
On their part, Arsenal FC, eliminated from the FA Cup by Southampton FC (2-1) and already knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Manchester City, will attempt to reclaim glory against the surprising Sporting CP.
As for FC Barcelona, they will face Atlético Madrid for the second time in four days after winning their Liga derby 2-1, with Lamine Jamal leading the way.
Qualified and Eliminated Teams
The teams that qualified for the quarterfinals this season are: Sporting CP, Arsenal FC, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Liverpool FC, Bayern Munich, and Atlético Madrid.
The clubs eliminated in the Round of 16 are: Manchester City, Atalanta BC, Bayer Leverkusen, Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, Galatasaray SK, Atalanta BC, and Bodø/Glimt.
