With Real Madrid and Barcelona crashing out in spectacular fashion, the stage is now cleared for a new hierarchy to emerge. Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain will battle German giants Bayern Munich, while Arsenal looks to continue their historic run against a resilient Atlético Madrid.
Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming fixtures, with all times adjusted for West Africa Time (WAT).
First Leg Fixtures
Paris Saint-Germain vs. FC Bayern Munich
* Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
* Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris
* Kick-off: 8:00 PM WAT
* The Story: A repeat of the 2020 final. PSG qualified after a clinical 4-0 aggregate dismantling of Liverpool, while Bayern survived a 7-goal thriller against Real Madrid to advance 6-4 on aggregate.
Atlético Madrid vs. Arsenal FC
* Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
* Venue: Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid
* Kick-off: 8:00 PM WAT
* The Story: After ending Barcelona’s European dream, Diego Simeone’s side faces an Arsenal team that remains unbeaten in the knockout stages. This match sees Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman face off against several of his Premier League acquaintances.
Second Leg Fixtures (The Deciders)
Arsenal FC vs. Atlético Madrid
* Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
* Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
* Kick-off: 8:00 PM WAT
* The Story: The Gunners host the return leg in London, hoping to reach their first Champions League final since 2006.
FC Bayern Munich vs. Paris Saint-Germain
* Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
* Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich
* Kick-off: 8:00 PM WAT
* The Story: The semi-final stage concludes in Munich. Will PSG’s attacking trio of Dembélé and company be enough to breach the "Wall of Munich"?
Road to the Final
The winners of these two heavyweight ties will meet in the UEFA Champions League Final on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary.
Key Match Facts to Watch:
* No Spanish Giants: For the first time in years, neither Real Madrid nor Barcelona will feature in the final four.
* Lookman's Destiny: Nigeria's Ademola Lookman is just two games away from becoming one of the few Africans to lead a Spanish club to a UCL final.
* The Scoring Race: After his heroics against Real Madrid, Michael Olise and Harry Kane are neck-and-neck for the Golden Boot, with PSG’s attackers close behind.
Who is your pick to lift the trophy in Budapest? Can Arsenal finally break their European curse, or will PSG retain their crown? Let us know in the comments!