Champions League semi-final draw: When will Man City, Real Madrid, Atletico and Bayern Munich learn their fates?

Everything you need to know about the final stages of the tournament

Simon Rice
Friday 15 April 2016 10:13 BST
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A view of the Champions League trophy
A view of the Champions League trophy (Getty)

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Manchester City, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich are through to the semi-finals of the Champions League after wins over PSG, Wolfsburg, Barcelona and Benfica respectively.

Man City won their tie 3-2 on aggregate thanks to a 1-0 win in the second-leg courtesy of Kevin De Bruyne's goal. Real Madrid came from two goals down in the first leg thanks to a Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick. Atletico came from 2-1 down to progress 3-2 on aggregate and Bayern drew 2-2 in Benfica to ensure their place with another 3-2 overall success.

The sides will learn who they will face when the draw is made this Friday, April 15. The draw will take place at 10.30am BST in Nyon.

The draw will also determine which semi-final winner will be determined as the home side in the final.

Ronaldo scores against Wolfsburg
Ronaldo scores against Wolfsburg

The draw is completely open, meaning sides from the same country or who competed in the same group can face each other.

The first legs will be played on 26/27 April and the second legs on 3/4 May.

The final will then take place at the San Siro in Milan on Saturday, May 28.

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