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Latest news on the UEFA Champions League quarter-final and semi-final draws, featuring Real Madrid vs Man City, Paris vs Barcelona, Arsenal vs Bayern, and Atlético vs Dortmund matchups.
The highly anticipated Champions League quarter-final and semi-final draws took place on Friday, 15 March 2024 at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. The draw has set the stage for some mouth-watering clashes, including a rematch of last year's semi-final between Real Madrid and Manchester City, and a revival of the famous "La Remontada" tie between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona from 2017.
In the quarter-finals, Arsenal will face Bayern München, Atlético de Madrid will take on Borussia Dortmund, Real Madrid will battle Manchester City, and Paris Saint-Germain will go head-to-head with Barcelona. The first legs will be played on 9/10 April 2024, with the second legs scheduled for 16/17 April 2024.
The semi-final draw has pitted the winner of the Atlético/Dortmund tie against the victor of the Paris/Barcelona matchup, while the Arsenal/Bayern winner will face the Real Madrid/Man City triumphant. The semi-final first legs will take place on 30 April/1 May 2024, with the second legs following on 7/8 May 2024.
Real Madrid and Manchester City's meeting marks the third time in as many seasons that the two powerhouses have clashed in the latter stages of the competition. City memorably triumphed 5-1 on aggregate in last year's semi-final, avenging their dramatic defeat at the same stage the previous season.
Meanwhile, the Paris Saint-Germain vs Barcelona tie evokes memories of the incredible "La Remontada" comeback in 2017, when Barcelona overturned a 4-0 first-leg deficit to win 6-5 on aggregate. Bayern München will be confident heading into their clash with Arsenal, having won the last three meetings between the sides 5-1, while Atlético de Madrid's Axel Witsel will face his former club Borussia Dortmund in an intriguing battle.
The Champions League final will be held at the iconic Wembley Stadium in London on 1 June 2024. Wembley, known as the 'Home of Football', has hosted seven previous European Cup finals, more than any other venue. The winner of semi-final 1 (Atlético/Dortmund vs Paris/Barcelona) will be designated as the 'home' side for administrative purposes.
As the remaining teams prepare for their quarter-final and potential semi-final clashes, fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating the drama, excitement, and unforgettable moments that the Champions League never fails to deliver. With some of the biggest names in world football still in contention, the race to be crowned champions of Europe at Wembley Stadium promises to be an enthralling spectacle.