Following Arsenal’s victorious advancement to the Champions League quarter-finals after defeating Porto, fans eagerly await the draw to see who their next opponent will be. This marks Arsenal’s first appearance in the quarter-finals since 2010, heightening anticipation among supporters.
As of now, six out of the eight teams have secured their spots in the quarter-finals, with two more matches set to finalize the lineup. Manchester City, the reigning champions, secured their passage with convincing 3-1 victories over FC Copenhagen in both legs. Paris Saint-Germain, led by Kylian Mbappe’s stellar performance, also progressed by overcoming Real Sociedad.
Bayern Munich, with Harry Kane scoring twice, overcame Lazio to secure their spot, while Barcelona, spearheaded by former Bayern striker Robert Lewandowski, defeated Napoli. Real Madrid, with a win in Leipzig and a draw at the Bernabeu, also sealed their place in the next round.
Two matches remain undecided: Inter Milan holds a narrow lead over Atletico Madrid, and PSV Eindhoven managed a draw against Borussia Dortmund.
The quarter-final draw is scheduled for Friday, March 15, at 11 am UK time in Nyon, Switzerland. The draw will determine the matchups for the quarter-finals, as well as map out the remainder of the competition, including the semi-finals and final draws.
With an open draw format, there are no seeding restrictions, allowing clubs from the same nation or those who faced each other in the group stage to compete. This means Arsenal could potentially face any of the other seven qualifiers.
The draw process involves placing the eight teams into a pot, with the first team drawn having home advantage in the first leg. The process is repeated until all matchups are determined.
Fans can watch the draw live on TNT Sports in the UK or stream it on UEFA’s website.
The quarter-final first legs are scheduled for April 9 and 10, with the second legs set for April 16 and 17. The semi-final first legs will take place on April 30 and May 1, followed by the return legs on May 7 and 8. The final is scheduled for June 1 at Wembley Stadium.
