On April 14, the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals will see Liverpool and Barcelona fighting to overturn 2-0 deficits against PSG and Atletico Madrid, respectively. The winners will advance to face Bayern Munich or Real Madrid, and Arsenal or Sporting Lisbon in the semifinals.
The last eight teams standing in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League will be narrowed down to six on Tuesday, April 14, with the decisive second quarterfinal legs to be played between Liverpool and PSG and Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.
PSG takes a 2-0 lead to Anfield after a victory in the first leg, while Atletico won 2-0 in the first leg against Barcelona, which played most of the match a man down following a red card last week.
"There is belief we can do something special tomorrow, but we need to be very, very, very special to achieve that," Liverpool manager Arne Slot told reporters on Monday, April 13. "We are playing the champions of Europe, which makes the task more difficult – but not impossible."
The PSG-Liverpool winner will face Bayern Munich or Real Madrid in the semifinals, which begin on April 28, while the Atletico-Barcelona victor will face Arsenal or Sporting Lisbon. The two other quarterfinal ties will be decided on Wednesday, April 15.
Here's a look at the Champions League bracket entering play Tuesday:
What are the current scores for Liverpool vs PSG and Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid in the Champions League?
Liverpool is trailing PSG 2-0, and Barcelona is also down 2-0 against Atletico Madrid.
When will the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League take place?
The semifinals are scheduled to begin on April 28.
Who will the winners of the Liverpool vs PSG and Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid matches face in the semifinals?
The Liverpool-PSG winner will face Bayern Munich or Real Madrid, while the Atletico-Barcelona victor will meet Arsenal or Sporting Lisbon.
What challenges do Liverpool and Barcelona face in their Champions League matches?
Liverpool must overcome a 2-0 deficit against PSG, while Barcelona is also at a disadvantage after losing 2-0 to Atletico Madrid and playing with a man down in the first leg.
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