Champions League Quarter-Finals Set: Key Clashes for Barcelona & PSG
Mar 13, 2025 by
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The Champions League quarter-finals are set, with key clashes including PSG vs. Aston Villa, Arsenal vs. Real Madrid, and Barcelona vs. Dortmund
The Champions League has reached its decisive stages, with the final eight teams now confirmed. Following the conclusion of the last 16 ties, the quarter-final matchups are locked in, along with the semi-final bracket that charts the path to the final.
Quarter-Finalists Champions League Confirmed
The quarter-final draw was made alongside the last 16 pairings last month, ensuring a clear route to the final. The remaining teams represent a mix of European giants and exciting challengers.
Paris Saint-Germain delivered one of the most dominant performances in the last 16, eliminating Liverpool over two legs in a tie that felt more fitting for a later stage of the competition. The French champions now face Aston Villa, who are making their first quarter-final appearance since defending their 1982 European crown. Led by Unai Emery, a proven master of UEFA knockout football, Villa will aim to make history.
Arsenal, meanwhile, had their progression secured early after dismantling PSV Eindhoven with a stunning 7-1 aggregate score in the first leg alone. Their Premier League title hopes may be fading, but their European ambitions remain strong. However, they now face the ultimate challenge in Real Madrid. The Spanish giants edged past Atletico Madrid in a dramatic penalty shootout after 210 minutes of intense football.
Barcelona are back among Europe's elite this season. Under the guidance of 2020 winner Hansi Flick, the Catalan club has reached only one semi-final since last lifting the trophy in 2015. A dominant display against Benfica in the last 16, led by Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, and a red-hot Raphinha, has revived their continental aspirations. Their next challenge is Borussia Dortmund , last year’s runners-up. The Bundesliga side has struggled domestically but has impressed in Europe, knocking out Sporting CP and Lille, with Serhou Guirassy netting 10 goals in the competition so far.
A classic European showdown rounds out the quarter-finals as Bayern Munich take on Inter Milan in a rematch of the 2010 final. Bayern survived a scare against Celtic in the knockout play-offs but found their rhythm with a commanding 5-0 aggregate victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the last 16. Inter, last season’s runners-up, comfortably dispatched Feyenoord 4-1 on aggregate and will be eager to go one step further this year.
Champions League Final Set for May 31
This season’s UEFA Champions League final will take place on Saturday, May 31, at the Allianz Arena in Munich. The road to the final is now set, and Europe’s elite will battle it out for continental supremacy.
2024/25 UEFA Champions League Quarter-Final Draw:
Paris Saint-Germain vs Aston Villa
Arsenal vs Real Madrid
Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund
Bayern Munich vs Inter
Quarter-final ties will be played on April 8/9 and 15/16.
2024/25 UEFA Champions League Semi-Final Draw:
Arsenal/Real Madrid vs Paris Saint-Germain/Aston Villa
Barcelona/Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich/Inter
Semi-final ties will be played on April 29/30 and May 6/7.
FAQs: Champions League Quarter-Finals
When will the quarter-final matches take place?
The first legs will be played on April 8/9, with the return legs on April 15/16.
Which team has won the most Champions League titles?
Real Madrid holds the record with 14 titles.
Where is the 2024/25 Champions League final being held?
The final will take place at the Allianz Arena in Munich on May 31.
Who are the favorites to win the Champions League this season?
Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City are among the top favorites, but Barcelona, PSG, and Arsenal are also strong contenders.
Which teams have surprised the most in this year’s tournament?
Aston Villa’s deep run and Borussia Dortmund’s strong performances have been notable surprises in this season’s competition.
