We now know the eight remaining groups on this season’s Champions League, so the subsequent step is the draw for the quarter-finals. The remaining English golf equipment – Manchester Metropolis, Liverpool and Chelsea – are amongst the favourites to go all the best way, however the likes of Actual Madrid and Bayern Munich may even fancy their possibilities. Stick with us for all of the build-up to the Champions League quarter-final draw, adopted by the draw itself from UEFA‘s headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland.
Champions League quarter-final draw
That is the beginning of our reside weblog for the Champions League quarter-final draw. There are not any obstacles relating to who can play who at this stage of the competitors, so any of the eight groups can face one another.
11:40 GMT: UCL quarter-final and semi-final draw
The Champions League quarter-final and semi-final draw has now taken place, with some fascinating ties to excite supporters. Observe the hyperlink to search out out all the knowledge you want.
11:18 GMT: UCL semi-final ties
We now know that the semi-finals are: Benfica/Liverpool vs Villarreal/Bayern Munich and Manchester Metropolis/Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea/Actual Madrid.
11:17 GMT: Second semi-final
The winner of Benfica vs Liverpool will face the winner of Villarreal vs Bayern Munich.
11:16 GMT: First semi-final
The winner of Manchester Metropolis vs Atletico Madrid will tackle the winner of Chelsea vs Actual Madrid.
11:15 GMT: Semi-final draw
Now, the draw for the semi-final draw will happen.
11:14 GMT: Benfica vs Liverpool
Benfica will tackle Liverpool within the ultimate quarter-final tie.
11:13 GMT: Villarreal vs Bayern
Villarreal are the primary identify to be drawn on this third quarter-final, with Bayern Munich following quickly after.
11:12 GMT: Man Metropolis vs Atletico
Manchester Metropolis have been drawn towards Atletico Madrid. Diego Simeone’s facet are returning to Manchester after knocking out Manchester United within the final spherical.
11:11 GMT: Chelsea vs Actual Madrid
Chelsea will tackle Actual Madrid within the quarter-finals, which is a repeat of final 12 months’s semi-final.
11:05 GMT: The method for the draw
UEFA’s deputy basic secretary, Giorgio Marchetti, is right here to elucidate the method for the quarter-final and semi-final draw.
11:00 GMT: Watch the Champions League draw if you’re within the UK
You may comply with the Champions League quarter-final draw by means of the BT Sport reside stream, which is beneath.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Kmc43hrQDs
10:30 GMT: Who’re the favourites to win the Champions League?
Manchester Metropolis are at the moment the favourites to go on and elevate the Champions League for the primary time of their historical past, whereas Liverpool and Bayern Munich are simply behind in second and third place respectively, in line with Sky Wager’s odds. Actual Madrid had been extensively seen because the fifth favourites, however they’ve now jumped forward of Chelsea.
10:00 GMT: Chelsea might need to play behind closed doorways
On account of the present sanctions imposed on Chelsea proprietor Roman Abramovich, the Blues might need to play the house leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie behind closed doorways, a lot to the frustration of Thomas Tuchel.
09:30 GMT: Can Atleti trigger any issues?
Atletico Madrid secured their place within the final eight of the Champions League after knocking out Manchester United, and Diego Simeone will little question be hoping he can conjure up the spirit of 2014 and 2016, which is once they went so far as the ultimate.
09:00 GMT: Villarreal and Benfica’s take a look at
Villarreal and Benfica are the 2 groups that the remaining six will probably be trying to attract in right now’s quarter-final draw, however they are going to be removed from simple to play towards. The Yellow Submarine have expertise of going all the best way to the Europa League ultimate – and successful – from final 12 months, whereas the Portuguese giants have overwhelmed each Barcelona and Ajax this season.
08:30 GMT: When are the Champions League quarter-finals?
The primary leg of the Champions League quarter-finals will happen on April 5 and 6, with the return fixtures per week afterward April 12 and 13.
There will probably be two matches on every evening, going down on the identical time.
08:00 GMT: Which groups are within the Champions League quarter-finals?
Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Manchester Metropolis and Actual Madrid have booked a spot within the quarter-finals already, having gained their ties final week. This week, Atletico Madrid, Benfica, Villarreal and Chelsea secured their place within the final eight.
There are no guidelines concerning groups from the identical nation enjoying one another within the quarter-finals, or sides that had been in the identical group, so the draw is open and any workforce can face one another.
- Liverpool
- Bayern Munich
- Manchester Metropolis
- Actual Madrid
- Atletico Madrid
- Benfica
- Villarreal
- Chelsea
07:30 GMT: When is the Champions League quarter-final draw?
The Champions League quarter-final draw will happen at 11:00 GMT, which is 12:00 CET, on Friday, March 18 from UEFA‘s headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland.
On the identical time the semi-final draw may even occur, so the eight remaining sides can plot out their potential path to the ultimate in Paris.
07:00 GMT: When is the Europa League quarter-final draw?
The Europa League quarter-final and semi-final attracts will comply with the Champions League draw on Friday at 12:30 GMT (13:30 CET).
06:30 GMT: When is the Europa Convention League draw?
The draw for the quarter-finals and semi-finals of the Europa Convention League will begin on Friday at 14:00 GMT (15:00 CET).
