From Liverpool’s daunting task at Anfield to Real Madrid’s desperate mission in Munich, here is everything you need to know about the schedule and the mountain each team has to climb.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Liverpool vs. Paris Saint-Germain
* Time: 8:00 PM WAT
* Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
* First Leg Result: PSG 2-0 Liverpool
The Narrative: Anfield is famous for European "miracles," and Arne Slot will need one now more than ever. Trailing 2-0 after a clinical display by PSG in Paris, the Reds must score at least twice against a defensively sound French side to keep their campaign alive.
Atlético Madrid vs. FC Barcelona
* Time: 8:00 PM WAT
* Venue: Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid
* First Leg Result: Barcelona 0-2 Atlético Madrid
The Narrative: In an all-Spanish affair, Diego Simeone’s men hold a commanding lead after stunning Barça at the Spotify Camp Nou. Barcelona faces the intimidating atmosphere of the Metropolitano needing a tactical masterclass to overturn a two-goal deficit against the world’s most stubborn defense.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Arsenal vs. Sporting CP
* Time: 8:00 PM WAT
* Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
* First Leg Result: Sporting 0-1 Arsenal
The Narrative: The Gunners are the only home team this week entering with a lead. A disciplined 1-0 win in Lisbon has put Mikel Arteta’s side in the driver’s seat. Sporting has shown they can be dangerous on the break, but the Emirates will be rocking as Arsenal looks to secure their first semi-final berth in years.
Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid
* Time: 8:00 PM WAT
* Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich
* First Leg Result: Real Madrid 1-2 Bayern Munich
The Narrative: This is the "European Clasico." Bayern Munich shocked the defending champions with a 2-1 win at the Bernabéu, leaving the Kings of Europe on the brink of elimination. Real Madrid never knows when they are beaten, but facing a confident Bayern in Munich is the ultimate test of their Champions League DNA.
Road to the Semi-Finals
The winners of these ties will advance to the semi-finals, scheduled to begin on April 28/29, 2026.
* Semi-Final 1: Winner of PSG/Liverpool vs. Winner of Bayern/Real Madrid
* Semi-Final 2: Winner of Atlético/Barcelona vs. Winner of Arsenal/Sporting
Which team are you backing to complete a comeback this week? Let us know in the comments!