{"id":746,"date":"2026-03-19T06:36:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T06:36:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osport.com.ng\/?p=746"},"modified":"2026-03-19T06:36:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T06:36:57","slug":"champions-league-quarter-final-arsenal-take-on-sporting-bayern-face-real-madrid-as-psg-lock-horns-with-liverpool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osport.com.ng\/?p=746","title":{"rendered":"Champions League quarter-final: Arsenal take on Sporting, Bayern face Real Madrid as PSG lock horns with Liverpool"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The UEFA Champions League quarter-final line-up is set, and it promises a blockbuster run to Budapest with Europe\u2019s elite colliding across two weeks in April.<\/p>\n

Premier League hopes rest solely on Arsenal and Liverpool after a bruising round of 16 that saw Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City, and Newcastle United crash out.<\/p>\n

Arsenal progressed to the last eight with a composed aggregate win over Bayer Leverkusen.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Liverpool roared back from a first-leg deficit to dismantle Galatasaray 4-0 at Anfield.<\/p>\n

The Gunners now face Sporting CP, travelling to Lisbon for the first leg on April 7 before hosting the return fixture on April 15.<\/p>\n

Mikel Arteta\u2019s side will be confident, having never lost to Sporting in five previous European meetings.<\/p>\n

However, the Portuguese champions arrive with momentum after a stunning comeback against Bodo\/Glimt.<\/p>\n

Liverpool renew hostilities with reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain. <\/p>\n

PSG knocked the Reds out last season en route to their maiden European crown, adding extra edge to this encounter.<\/p>\n

The first leg takes place in Paris on April 8, with Anfield hosting the decisive clash a week later.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, the tie of the round pits Real Madrid against Bayern Munich, a heavyweight rivalry steeped in history. <\/p>\n

With 21 European titles between them, this clash could easily pass for a final.<\/p>\n

Spain delivers another fiery showdown as Barcelona meet Atletico Madrid, with the sides set to face off three times in quick succession across all competitions.<\/p>\n

The road to the final at Puskas Arena is now clear. <\/p>\n

The winners of PSG vs Liverpool will meet either Real Madrid or Bayern in the semi-finals, while Barcelona or Atletico will take on Arsenal or Sporting.<\/p>\n

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Full Champions League quarter-final fixtures<\/h2>\n

First legs (All kick-offs 21:00 CET):<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • April 7 Sporting CP vs Arsenal<\/li>\n
  • April 7 Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich<\/li>\n
  • April 8 Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid<\/li>\n
  • April 8 Paris Saint-Germain vs Liverpool<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Second legs (All kick-offs 21:00 CET):<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • April 14 Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona<\/li>\n
    • April 14 Liverpool vs Paris Saint-Germain<\/li>\n
    • April 15 Arsenal vs Sporting CP<\/li>\n
    • April 15 Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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