Defending champions Manchester City have been pitted against record winners Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals, while Barcelona will take on Paris St Germain following the draw held at UEFA’s headquarters in Nyon on Friday.
Arsenal’s return to the quarter-finals after 14 years sees them facing Bayern Munich, setting up a showdown that will see former north London rivals Harry Kane and Arsenal meet again.
In another intriguing match-up, Paris St Germain, in pursuit of their maiden Champions League title, will challenge Barcelona, while Atletico Madrid will confront Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund, ensuring all three Spanish teams have a chance to progress to the semi-finals.
The draw also mapped out potential paths to the semi-finals, with Manchester City and Premier League leaders Arsenal potentially facing each other should they advance.
This quarter-final draw marks the conclusion of the current format, with UEFA transitioning to an all-new format starting from the 2024-25 season onwards.
The highly anticipated Champions League final is scheduled to take place on June 1 at the illustrious 90,000-capacity Wembley Stadium in London.
