UCL Quarter Final Draw: Defending Champions Manchester City Handed Tough Draw

The quarter final draw for Europe's biggest club tournament UEFA Champions League (UCL) ahs been announced with defending champions Manchester City pitted against record time winners Real Madrid. Following an eventful round of 16 which saw some upsets as well as some dominating display by teams, the final 8 have been allotted their their opponents for the quarters.

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— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) March 15, 2024

While Man City take on Real Madrid, Spanish giants FC Barcelona will be taking on Kylian Mbappe's Paris Saint Germain in what will be a high octane clash between the two giants of football. Arsenal have been pitted against their age old nemesis Bayern Munich yet again. A clash with the German Champions hasn't always proved to be fruitful for the Gunners. However, with the kind of form Mikel Arteta's men are showing this season, things could go in their favour as well.

The final two teams Borussia Dortmund and Atletico Madrid wrap up the final eight. Dortmund's fast paced approach will be pitted against Atletico's tactical yet tough football. Diego Simeone's men are known to get past tricky opponents in the past with the team known to struggle in the semis or final in the past.

A Dortmund side strengthened by the likes of Jadon Sancho, however, can give the Spanish outfits a run for their money.

When Will UEFA Champions League Quarter Final Start?

The UCL quarter final matches will begin from April 9

The stand out fixture for the quarter finals will definitely be between defending champions Manchester City and Real Madrid which will witness a Pep vs Ancelotti battle. Winning the Treble last year, Pep's men will be looking to defend their maiden UCL title this year in Wembley.

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