UEFA Champions League quarterfinals draw: Chelsea to take on Real Madrid, Manchester City face Atletico
Chelsea will face Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinals.
A couple of blockbuster fixtures are on the cards after the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals draw was conducted on Friday (March 18). The draw took place in Nyon, Switzerland as the fate of the remaining eight teams in the Champions League this year was decided.
Defending champions Chelsea have been drawn against Real Madrid, who have been in brilliant form of late. Real Madrid had upstaged PSG 3-1 in the second leg of their Round of 16 tie to secure a spot in the last eight. Carlo Ancelotti's men will now be up against Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea, who are currently in turmoil after their Russianowner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK government amid the Russia-Ukraine war.
Manchester City have been paired up against Atletico Madrid, who will be running high on confidence after beating Manchester United in the Round of 16 to book a spot in the final eight. Liverpool have been handed a comparatively easier draw against Portuguese side Benfica in the quarters.
Bayern Munich, who won the 2019-20 edition of the competition, have been drawn against Spanish side Villarreal. With Robert Lewandowski continuing his purple patch this season, Bayern will once again be fancying the chances of lifting the trophy this year.
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UEFA Champions League quarterfinals draw in full:
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Manchester City vs Atletico Madrid
Real Madrid vs Chelsea
Villarreal vs Bayern Munich
Benfica vs Liverpool
While the English giants - Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City are among the favourites to reach the final, both Real Madrid and Bayern Munich will also be fancying their chances of lifting the trophy once again this season. Both the clubs have enjoyed fabulous seasons in their respective leagues so far.
WhileReal are currently on top of the La Liga table with 66 points from 28 matches, Bayern Munich are the Bundesliga leaders with 60 points from 26games.