The UEFA Champions League quarterfinals reach their climax this week with four high-stakes second-leg fixtures that will determine which clubs advance to the final four of Europe’s premier club competition.
Tuesday’s action features Aston Villa hosting Paris Saint-Germain at Villa Park, where Unai Emery’s surprising Premier League side will look to continue their remarkable European journey against Kylian Mbappé and the French champions.
Simultaneously, Borussia Dortmund welcome Barcelona to Signal Iduna Park in a clash of European heavyweights with rich Champions League traditions.
Wednesday’s matchups are equally compelling, headlined by Real Madrid’s attempt to overturn a three-goal deficit against Arsenal at the Santiago Bernabéu. Carlo Ancelotti’s side faces a monumental challenge after their 3-0 defeat at the Emirates, but Madrid’s European pedigree and home advantage make a comeback possible.
The other fixture sees Inter Milan take on Bayern Munich at the San Siro in a battle between two clubs with a combined nine European Cup/Champions League titles.
2024-25 UEFA Champions League quarterfinal schedule, Second legs
Tuesday, April 15
19:00 GMT: Aston Villa vs PSG
19:00 GMT: Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona
Wednesday, April 16
19:00 GMT: Real Madrid vs Arsenal
19:00 GMT: Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich
The quarterfinal winners will advance to the semifinals scheduled for early May, with the final set for May 31 at Munich’s Allianz Arena.
For Mikel Arteta, a Champions League triumph would represent career-defining achievement, while veterans like Carlo Ancelotti and Luis Enrique seek to add to their already impressive European résumés.
