Quarter-final fixtures include Real Madrid vs Chelsea, Benfica vs Inter Milan, Manchester City vs Bayern Munich, and AC Milan vs Napoli.
The semi-final pairings will be AC Milan/Napoli vs Benfica/Inter Milan and Real Madrid/Chelsea vs Manchester City/Bayern Munich.
The semi-finals will take place on May 9/10 and 16/17, and the final on June 10 at Istanbul’s Atatürk Olympic Stadium.
The UEFA Champions League quarter-final draw was held today, setting the stage for a thrilling set of knockout clashes between Europe’s top football clubs.
The quarter-final fixtures are as follows:
Real Madrid vs Chelsea
Benfica vs Inter Milan
Manchester City vs Bayern Munich
AC Milan vs Napoli
The semi-final pairings have also been determined:
AC Milan/Napoli vs Benfica/Inter Milan
Real Madrid/Chelsea vs Manchester City/Bayern Munich
With the draw complete, anticipation grows for the upcoming matches, which promise to deliver a high level of competition and excitement.
From this stage in the tournament, teams from the same country can face one another, and there will be no seedings. The order in which teams were drawn will determine the home and away legs for each tie.
Each quarter-final pairing has been assigned a number between one and four, and those numbers will determine the semi-final ties. Additionally, the third draw established the ‘home’ side for the final, which will be held at Istanbul’s Atatürk Olympic Stadium.
The first legs of the quarter-finals will take place on Tuesday, April 11, and Wednesday, April 12, while the return legs are scheduled for April 18 and 19. The semi-final matches are set for May 9/10 and 16/17. The final showdown will occur on Saturday, June 10.
The eight remaining clubs have demonstrated exceptional performance throughout the group stages and round of 16, and fans are eager to see who will ultimately prevail. With the likes of Real Madrid, Chelsea, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City in contention, the tournament is expected to be fiercely contested.
The Champions League has consistently offered some of the most memorable moments in football history, and this year’s knockout stages are sure to add to that legacy. As the matches approach, teams will be finalizing their preparations and strategies, while supporters around the world gear up for a thrilling football spectacle.
Stay tuned to MandyNews.com for the latest updates, analysis, and match reports as the UEFA Champions League 2023 enters its most crucial phase.