We now know the eight remaining teams in this season’s Champions League, so the next step is the draw for the quarter-finals. The remaining English clubs – Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea – are amongst the favorites to go all the way, but the likes of Real Madrid and Bayern Munich will also fancy their chances. Stay with us for all the build-up to the Champions League quarter-final draw, followed by the draw itself from UEFA’s headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland.
Champions League quarter-final draw
This is the start of our live blog for the Champions League quarter-final draw. There are no obstacles when it comes to who can play who at this stage of the competition, so any of the eight teams can face each other.
11:17 GMT: Second semi-final
The winner of Benfica vs Liverpool will face the winner of Villarreal vs Bayern Munich.
11:16 GMT: First semi-final
The winner of Manchester City vs Atletico Madrid will take on the winner of Chelsea vs Real Madrid.
11:15 GMT: Semi-final draw
Now, the draw for the semi-final draw will take place.
11:14 GMT: Benfica vs Liverpool
Benfica will take on Liverpool in the final quarter-final tie.
11:13 GMT: Villarreal vs Bayern
Villarreal are the first name to be drawn in this third quarter-final, with Bayern Munich following soon after.
11:12 GMT: Man City vs Atletico
Manchester City have been drawn against Atletico Madrid. Diego Simeone’s side are returning to Manchester after knocking out Manchester United in the last round.
11:11 GMT: Chelsea vs Real Madrid
Chelsea will take on Real Madrid in the quarter-finals, which is a repeat of last year’s semi-final.
11:05 GMT: The process for the draw
UEFA’s deputy general secretary, Giorgio Marchetti, is here to explain the process for the quarter-final and semi-final draw.
11:00 GMT: Watch the Champions League draw if you are in the UK
You can follow the Champions League quarter-final draw through the BT Sport live stream, which is below.
10:30 GMT: Who are the favourites to win the Champions League?
Manchester City are currently the favourites to go on and lift the Champions League for the first time in their history, while Liverpool and Bayern Munich are just behind in second and third place respectively, according to Sky Bet’s odds. Real Madrid were widely seen as the fifth favourites, but they have now jumped ahead of Chelsea.
10:00 GMT: Chelsea may have to play behind closed doors
As a result of the current sanctions imposed on Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, the Blues might have to play the home leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie behind closed doors, much to the disappointment of Thomas Tuchel.
🗣 "Thanks for ruining my evening." 😳
Thomas Tuchel the moment he found out that Chelsea's quarter-final home leg may have to be played behind closed doors pic.twitter.com/SMdPI5Ayj5
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