Reigning champions Manchester City is set to take on 14-time European winners Real Madrid in the quarterfinals, which was announced on Friday at UEFA headquarters in Nyon. Harry Kane, who has scored 36 goals this season, including six in the Champions League, will have another chance to face his former North London rivals as Arsenal, the current Premier League leaders, take on Bayern Munich.
Paris Saint-Germain, who are still looking for their first Champions League trophy, will play Barcelona. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid will take on Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund, indicating that all three La Liga teams will have a chance to advance to the semifinals.
The semifinal draw was also revealed at the event, with Premier League table toppers Manchester City and Arsenal on a collision course if they advance, while the other semifinal draw may see an all-Spanish match between Atletico and Barcelona.
The quarterfinal’s first leg will take place on April 9 and 10, while the second leg will take place on April 16 and 17. The semifinal’s first leg is scheduled to take place on April 30 and May 1, and the second leg will take place on May 7 and 8. The tournament’s grand finale will take place in London’s famous Wembley Stadium on June 1.
