Latest News About Champions League Bracket

Updated 2026-04-15 01:03

The Champions League bracket is at the quarterfinal stage, with the remaining matchups set and second legs being played this week. The latest reporting says the eight teams left are Arsenal, Sporting CP, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid, with the semifinals scheduled for April 28-29 and May 5-6, and the final on May 30 in Budapest.[1][2]

Bracket update

Current quarterfinal ties reported are:

What’s changed

The biggest headline is that the bracket has tightened into heavyweight matchups, especially Real Madrid vs. Bayern and PSG vs. Liverpool. Arsenal are described as being on a favorable side of the draw, while the other side is packed with more of the traditional power clubs.[1]

Key dates

The quarterfinals are on April 7-8 and April 14-15, the semifinals on April 28-29 and May 5-6, and the final on May 30. UEFA’s official bracket page also tracks the knockout path for the 2025/26 competition.[6][1]

Sources

UEFA Champions League News - CBS Sports

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