The stage is set for the second-leg clashes of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) quarter-finals.
Scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, these decisive encounters are expected to be intense battles, as only four of the remaining eight teams will secure their place in the semi-finals once the dust settles.
The first-leg matches were held last week on Tuesday and Wednesday, setting the tone for what promises to be a dramatic conclusion to the quarter-final stage.
The eight clubs still in contention are Inter Milan, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Arsenal, and Aston Villa.
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Here are the fixtures for the Champions League quarter-final second legs:
Tuesday UCL FIXTURES:
Aston Villa vs PSG – The match is set to kick off at 8 PM at Villa Park. After suffering a 3-1 defeat to PSG in the first leg last week, Unai Emery’s side faces an uphill battle and will need a commanding performance to overturn the deficit and secure a favorable result.
Dortmund vs Barcelona – This fixture will be played in Germany, where Borussia Dortmund will attempt to bounce back from a heavy 4-0 loss at Camp Nou in the first leg. Overcoming such a margin against Hansi Flick’s Barcelona would require nothing short of a footballing miracle.
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Wednesday UCL FIXTURES:
Real Madrid vs Arsenal – Set to take place at the Santiago Bernabéu, this match sees Real Madrid looking to overturn a 3-0 defeat suffered at the hands of Arsenal in the first leg at the Emirates Stadium. Carlo Ancelotti’s men face a daunting task and will need an extraordinary performance to stage a comeback. Ahead of the clash, key players like Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, and Rodrygo have already issued warnings to Mikel Arteta’s side, signaling Madrid’s intent.
Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich – This fixture will be held at the iconic San Siro in Italy. Inter Milan was the only team to secure an away victory in the first leg, edging Bayern Munich 2-1 in Germany. The Bundesliga giants now face the challenge of turning things around and will need a top-tier performance if they are to exact revenge and advance past the in-form Serie A side.
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