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City set for Madrid test, while Kane and Bayern face Arsenal
The much-anticipated UEFA Champions League quarter-final draw has been made, setting the stage for thrilling matchups between Europe’s football giants. Arsenal has been drawn against Bayern Munich, while Manchester City will face off against Real Madrid in what promises to be a clash of titans.
The Gunners, buoyed by their recent triumph over Porto in a tense penalty shootout, will host German powerhouse Bayern Munich in the first leg at Emirates Stadium. Notably, Bayern boasts the presence of England captain Harry Kane in their squad, adding further intrigue to the encounter.
This isn’t unfamiliar territory for Arsenal, as they faced Bayern Munich in previous editions, albeit with challenging outcomes. The Gunners suffered defeat in both legs of their last-16 meeting in the 2016-17 competition, and they were also bested 5-1 in the group stage of the preceding season’s tournament.
However, Bayern Munich will have to contend without their supporters at the Emirates, following incidents involving fireworks during their last-16 match against Lazio.
Meanwhile, Manchester City, reigning champions of the competition, will renew their rivalry with Real Madrid. Pep Guardiola’s side, fresh off a comfortable aggregate victory over Copenhagen, will travel to the Bernabeu for the first leg.
City’s recent encounters with Real Madrid have been memorable, notably their dominant performance in the semi-finals last year, where they triumphed 5-1 on aggregate. However, they faced heartbreak in the previous season’s semi-final, losing out to Real Madrid 6-5 over two legs.
Should both English sides emerge victorious, they could potentially set up an all-English semi-final clash, adding further drama to the competition.
In other quarter-final matchups, five-time winners Barcelona will lock horns with French champions Paris St-Germain, while Atletico Madrid will take on Borussia Dortmund.
The first legs are scheduled for 9-10 April, with the return legs set for 16-17 April. The semi-finals will follow on 30 April and 1 May, with the second legs taking place on 7-8 May. The pinnacle of European club football, the final, will grace Wembley Stadium on Saturday, 1 June.
Football fans around the world eagerly await the unfolding drama and excitement of these prestigious fixtures as the UEFA Champions League journey progresses.
Quarter-finals draw
Arsenal v Bayern Munich
Atletico Madrid v Borussia Dortmund
Paris St-Germain v Barcelona
Real Madrid v Manchester City
Semi-finals draw
Atletico Madrid or Borussia Dortmund v Paris St-Germain or Barcelona
Arsenal or Bayern Munich v Real Madrid or Manchester City
Champions League Odds
Manchester City and Arsenal remain favourites after the draw. The latest odds from bet365 are as follows. Odds are correct at the time of writing.
| Odds | |
| Manchester City | 15/8 |
| Arsenal | 5/1 |
| Real Madrid | 6/1 |
| Bayern Munich | 7/1 |
| PSG | 8/1 |
| Barcelona | 10/1 |
| Atletico Madrid | 12/1 |
| Borussia Dortmund | 25/1 |
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