When Are the UEFA Champions League Quarterfinal Second Legs Played?

The first-leg results gave key advantages to teams like Bayern Munich, Atlético de Madrid, and PSG, while other ties remain wide open heading into the decisive matches.

The UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first legs have already shaped the outlook of several ties, but everything will be decided in the return matches. Teams like Bayern Munich and Atlético de Madrid secured important leads, while clubs such as Real Madrid and FC Barcelona now face the challenge of mounting comebacks to stay alive in the competition.

The road to the semifinals is beginning to take form, with PSG and Arsenal also gaining an edge in their respective matchups.

First-Leg Results Set the Stage

One of the standout results came from Atlético de Madrid, who defeated FC Barcelona 2-0, with goals from Julián Álvarez and Alexander Sorloth. The side led by Diego Simeone capitalized on the red card shown to Pau Cubarsí and now looks to finish the job at home.

Meanwhile, PSG, coached by Luis Enrique, delivered a dominant 2-0 win over Liverpool, thanks to goals from Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, putting the English side under pressure ahead of the second leg at Anfield.

In another key matchup, Bayern Munich earned a crucial 2-1 victory over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, with goals from Luis Díaz and Harry Kane, giving them the advantage heading into the return leg in Germany.

Finally, Arsenal secured a late away win against Sporting CP, courtesy of a decisive goal by Kai Havertz, leaving the tie open but slightly in favor of the English side.

Second-Leg Schedule (ET)

The matches that will determine the semifinalists are set as follows:

Atlético de Madrid vs FC Barcelona – Tuesday, April 14, 3:00 PM ET
Liverpool vs PSG – Tuesday, April 14, 3:00 PM ET
Arsenal vs Sporting CP – Wednesday, April 15, 3:00 PM ET
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid – Wednesday, April 15, 3:00 PM ET

With the semifinals scheduled for late April and early May, the Champions League is entering its most critical phase, where only the strongest teams will move one step closer to the final in Budapest.