The UEFA Champions League 2025/2026 enters its most exciting phase with a quarter-final that promises to be a total spectacle. Eight teams are still in the fight for the “Orejona”, with a strong Spanish presence and duels that could well be early finals. Spain leads the list of qualified teams with three clubs: Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. England brings two strong contenders, Arsenal and Liverpool, while Bayern Munich (Germany), PSG (France) and Sporting Lisbon (Portugal) complete the field.
In contrast to previous years, there was no new draw: the crossings were defined from the preliminary phase, which already marks the path to the final. In addition, the teams already know which matches they will play at home and which will be away.
Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich: pure history at stake
The most attractive duel of the Champions League quarterfinals pits two European giants against each other.
Real Madrid arrived after eliminating Manchester City, while Bayern Munich advanced with authority against Atalanta.
Both clubs have a combined total of 21 Champions League titles (15 for Madrid and 6 for Bayern), making this series a true final ahead of time.
Moreover, recent history favors the Spaniards, who have eliminated the German side in their last four head-to-head encounters in the knockout stages.
The first leg will be played in Madrid, while the second leg will be played in Germany.
PSG vs Liverpool: clash of recent champions
Another high-profile clash in the Champions League quarter-finals will be PSG versus Liverpool.
The Parisians, the reigning champions, are coming off a convincing win over Chelsea, while the English side came from behind to beat Galatasaray.
The record between the two is even, but the most recent memory favors PSG, who eliminated Liverpool last season before being crowned champions.
This series promises intensity and a rematch. The first leg will be in Paris and the return in England.
Arsenal vs Sporting Lisbon: favorite vs surprise
Arsenal comes in as one of the strongest teams in the tournament after dominating the opening round and beating Bayer Leverkusen in the round of 16.
Their defense and set pieces have been key.
Facing them will be Sporting Lisbon, considered the big surprise.
The Portuguese side staged a spectacular comeback against Bodo/Glimt to advance.
The first leg of this Champions League quarter-final tie will be played in Portugal and the second leg in London.
Unlike previous years, there was no new draw
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Barcelona vs Atlético: Spanish duel with history
The only Champions League quarter-final between teams from the same country will pit Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid.
The blaugranas are coming off a thumping win over Newcastle, while Atlético left Tottenham on the road.
Although Barcelona dominates the overall record, in the Champions League Atletico has been able to win in previous knockout rounds, which adds more tension to this clash.
The first leg will be in Madrid and the return in Barcelona.
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