After intense Round of 16 clashes, the full list of teams that will continue the fight for Europe’s most prestigious club trophy has been finalized. The reigning champions, Real Madrid, who advanced after a penalty shootout against Atlético, are joined by Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Borussia Dortmund.
Madrid Derby Drama
Despite losing 0-1 to Atlético in the second leg, Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid secured their quarter-final spot thanks to a confident performance in the penalty shootout. This success marks Madrid’s fifth consecutive season reaching the Champions League quarter-finals.
English Clubs Shine
Two Premier League representatives, Arsenal and Aston Villa, also booked their places in the next round. The Gunners advanced comfortably despite a home draw against PSV. Aston Villa continued their impressive run, once again delivering a strong performance against Club Brugge.
Borussia’s Victory and Other Giants’ Successes
Last season’s runners-up, Borussia Dortmund, convincingly defeated Lille and remain in the title race. Previously, Barcelona secured their quarter-final spot by dominating Benfica, while PSG advanced after a penalty shootout victory over Liverpool. Bayern and Inter also progressed, overcoming Bayer Leverkusen and Feyenoord, respectively.
2024/25 Champions League Quarter-Final Fixtures
First Leg Matches:
April 8 – Arsenal vs. Real Madrid, Bayern vs. Inter
April 9 – PSG vs. Aston Villa, Barcelona vs. Borussia Dortmund
Second Leg Matches:
April 15 – Aston Villa vs. PSG, Borussia Dortmund vs. Barcelona
April 16 – Real Madrid vs. Arsenal, Inter vs. Bayern
All matches will kick off at 21:00 CET.
