Champions League draw LIVE: Arsenal and Man City learn quarter-final fate
Arsenal and Manchester City were joined in the quarter-final draw by Real Madrid, Barcelona, PSG and Bayern Munich, as the path to the Wembley final was revealed
Arsenal will face Bayern Munich as part of a blockbuster set of Champions League quarter-finals, with Harry Kane set to return to face the bitterest rivals of his former club Tottenham.
The Gunners made it through to their first Champions League quarter-final in 14 years but will now face a huge test in the form of the all-conquering German champions and their old nemesis Kane.
Meanwhile, perhaps the two best teams in Europe will square off again as Manchester City play Real Madridin a rematch of the semi-final from each of the past two years. City were dramatically dumped out by Madrid in 2022 before gaining revenge 12 months later and the winner over two legs will surely be the favourite to go on and lift the trophy.
However, they will face the winner of Arsenal-Bayern in what promises to be a mouthwatering semi-final. The other two quarter-finals see Barcelona take on Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid face Borussia Dortmund, with the winners of those clashes playing each other in the last four.
This was the last time Uefa will hold a Champions League draw manually, with the procedure changing to a computerised system when the competition switches formats next season. Follow live updates from the Champions League draw below, and get the latest football betting offers here.
Manchester City take on Real Madrid in quarter-finals
The other big draw is the prospect of Real Madrid taking on Manchester City, in a clash worthy of the Champions League final.
Pep Guardiola’s side are the reigning champions, Carlo Ancelotti’s club are the most successful ever in European competition. Bellingham v Rodri, Vinicius v Walker, Kroos v De Bruyne... yes please.
Harry Kane returns to north London to face Arsenal
Harry Kane’s return to north London to take on Arsenal is undoubtedly one of the headlines of the quarter-final draw. He has been magnificent since joining Bayern Munich in the summer, with a ridiculous 36 goals in 34 games, not to mention a bunch of assists too.
But Bayern have been stuttering – the Bundesliga title is almost over with Bayer Leverkusen way out in front, and manager Thomas Tuchel will leave the club at the end of the season. Tuchel has the experience of winning this competition before, but Arsenal will certainly fancy their chances against Bayern over two legs. It’s a mouthwatering prospect.
Champions League quarter-final dates
The round dates for the fixtures are as follows:
Quarter-finals: 9/10 and 16/17 April 2024
Semi-finals: 30 April/1 May and 7/8 May 2024
Final: 1 June 2024
Wembley Stadium will host the Champions League final in 2024 for a record eighth time (including European Cup finals). The home of English football was last utilised for the showpiece decider in 2013, when Bayern Munich defeated Borussia Dortmund in an all-German final.
Champions League semi-final draw
Arsenal will take on Manchester City in the semi-finals, should they both win their quarter-final ties. You’d have to say that is the much stronger half of the draw, and it has opened up a little for the other four clubs.
Arsenal or Bayern Munich v Real Madrid or Manchester City
Atletico Madrid or Borussia Dortmund v PSG or Barcelona
Full Champions League quarter-final draw
I think that might just be the perfect draw. Well balanced, with plenty of ‘narrative’ to get stuck into. Some amazing games to look forward to.
- Arsenal v Bayern Munich
- Atletico Madrid v Borussia Dortmund
- Real Madrid v Manchester City
- PSG v Barcelona
Champions League quarter-final draw
PSG v Barcelona.
Some history there, of course.
Champions League quarter-final draw
Real Madrid v Manchester City
Wow.
Champions League quarter-final draw
Atletico Madrid v Borussia Dortmund
Well those two are together, and that means we are in for some heavyweight clashes...
Champions League quarter-final draw
Arsenal v Bayern Munich
Ooof, what a tie. Harry Kane returns to north London!
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