UCL Quarterfinals Draw In Full

Oyinlola Awonuga
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The draw for the final knockout stages of the Champions League has been completed in Nyon, Switzerland, with some mouthwatering ties emerging ahead of the final in Paris.

UEFA have reversed Chelsea’s Champions League tie with Real Madrid following the quarter-final draw.

That means the crucial return fixture will happen at Stamford Bridge behind closed doors.

The reason behind it is that the two Madrid clubs can’t be at home in the same leg.

Atletico will take on Manchester City after eliminating the Premier League champions’ rivals Manchester United in the Last 16.

Atleti’s tie remains unchanged and Diego Simeone’s side takes precedence as they qualified as LaLiga champions.

And their crucial second leg will take part at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium on April 13.

The other three quarter-finals as revealed following the draw at UEFA’s headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland.

Manchester City vs Atletico Madrid

Villarreal vs Bayern Munich

Benfica vs Liverpool.

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