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UCL 2025-26 Quarter-Finals Second Legs April 14-15

UCL Quarter Final Second Legs — April 2026

The four return fixtures that decide who reaches the Champions League semi-finals. Arsenal, Bayern, Barcelona and PSG all host the second legs across two nights at some of Europe's great stadiums.

Tuesday 14 April — Second Legs
Arsenal vs Sporting CP — Emirates Stadium
PSG vs Liverpool — Parc des Princes
20:00 CET / 19:00 BST / 14:00 ET
Wednesday 15 April — Second Legs
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid — Allianz Arena
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid — Estadio Olímpico Lluís Companys
20:00 CET / 19:00 BST / 14:00 ET

How Second Legs Work — No More Away Goals

Aggregate Score Decides

The club with the higher total across both legs progresses to the semi-finals. Goals in both legs count equally.

Away Goals Rule — ABOLISHED

Away goals no longer count double if scores are level on aggregate. This has been removed from UEFA competitions since 2021-22.

Extra Time & Penalties

If level on aggregate after 90 minutes of the second leg, the tie goes straight to 30 minutes of extra time, then a penalty shootout if still level.

Second Leg Previews

Arsenal vs Sporting CP

Leg 2 — Tue 14 Apr

Emirates Stadium, London  |  20:00 CET / 19:00 BST

Venue
Emirates Stadium
Capacity: 60,704
What Arsenal Need
Protect & extend lead
Or win if level/behind
Sporting's Task
Away goal or overturn
Must score at Emirates

Arsenal will be looking to protect whatever advantage they built in Lisbon. The Emirates will be packed and rocking — night games in European competition under the lights here are electric. Sporting CP are a dangerous side who have made it this far for a reason; a single away goal could flip this tie entirely given no away goals rule.

Key battles: Arsenal's high press vs Sporting's rapid transitions. Bukayo Saka in wide areas will be central to Arsenal's attacking play. Sporting will be compact and disciplined and look to nick something on the counter.

Full tie page →

PSG vs Liverpool

Leg 2 — Tue 14 Apr

Parc des Princes, Paris  |  20:00 CET / 19:00 BST

Venue
Parc des Princes
Capacity: 48,583
PSG's Task
Win or overturn deficit
Or defend their lead
Liverpool's Goal
Reach the semi-finals
Back Anfield memories

One of the marquee European ties of the season. PSG at the Parc des Princes is always a formidable proposition and Kylian Mbappé's return with the opposition side adds a storyline layer. Liverpool under the current regime have shown they can match the very best in Europe over two legs.

The Parc des Princes atmosphere will be feverish — a cauldron behind PSG. Liverpool will need to defend deep at times but their attacking quality means this tie could swing dramatically before 90 minutes is done.

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Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid

Leg 2 — Wed 15 Apr

Allianz Arena, Munich  |  20:00 CET / 19:00 BST

Venue
Allianz Arena
Capacity: 75,024
Bayern's Task
Overcome Madrid's lead
Or defend advantage
UCL History
Classic rivalry
Multiple epic meetings

Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid in the Champions League is one of football's great recurring stories. These clubs have met at this stage multiple times and each game has delivered drama — Robben's goal in 2012, Madrid's fightbacks, Bayern's near-misses. This second leg at the Allianz Arena promises more of the same.

Real Madrid carry the aura of European royalty and have won this competition multiple times in recent history. Bayern, on their home turf with 75,000 fans behind them, will push them to the absolute limit. Do not miss this one.

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Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid

Leg 2 — Wed 15 Apr

Estadio Olímpico Lluís Companys, Barcelona (Montjuïc)  |  20:00 CET / 19:00 BST

Venue
Estadio Olímpico (Montjuïc)
Barça temporary home
Barcelona's Goal
Reach UCL semis
Protect or overturn
Atletico's Strength
Simeone's defence
Elite European record

The Clásico de Madrid in a European context — Barcelona hosting Diego Simeone's Atletico is always tense, tactical and passionate. Barcelona are currently playing at the Olympic Stadium at Montjuïc while the Camp Nou undergoes its renovation, which gives this fixture a unique backdrop.

Atletico Madrid are masters of European football under Simeone — they defend brilliantly, hit hard on the counter and raise their level in knockout rounds. Barcelona will need to be at their fluid, possession-based best to break them down.

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Who Reaches the Semi-Finals?

The UCL semi-finals will be played in late April / early May 2026. Here is the speculation on who comes through from these four ties:

Tuesday 14 April
Arsenal — home advantage should count
PSG or Liverpool — genuinely 50/50
Wednesday 15 April
Real Madrid — UCL pedigree tells
Barcelona — home edge at Montjuïc

Semi-final draw takes place after second legs conclude. UCL Semi-Finals hub →

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