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Champions League quarter-final draw confirmed [Full fixtures]

The draw for this year’s Champions League quarter-final have been conducted on Friday.
Former Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, was tasked with picking the balls.
Arsenal will take on Bayern Munich, while Atletico Madrid play Borussia Dortmund.
Holders Manchester City have been drawn against Real Madrid for the third year running.
Paris Saint-Germain will play Barcelona
The first legs of the quarter-final fixtures will be played on April 9 and 10, with the second-leg fixtures on April 16 and 17.
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Arsenal vs Bayern Munich
Atletico Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund
Real Madrid vs Manchester City
PSG vs Barcelona
When are the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal dates?
The first legs of the 2023/24 Champions League quarterfinals will take place over April 9 and April 10, 2024. The second legs will be held a week later on April 16 and April 17.
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UEFA Champions League semifinal draw 2024 in full
This is how the bracket looks for the semifinals of the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League.
Atletico Madrid/Borussia Dortmund vs. Paris Saint-Germain/Barcelona |
Arsenal/Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid/Manchester City |
When are the UEFA Champions League semifinal dates?
The first legs of the 2023/24 Champions League semifinals will take place over April 30 and May 1, 2024. The second legs will be held a week later on May 7 and May 8.
UEFA Champions League knockout round schedule and fixtures
Quarter-finals
Fixture | Date — First Leg | Date — Second Leg |
Arsenal vs. Bayern Munich | Apr. 9/10, 2024 | Apr. 16/17, 2024 |
Atletico Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund | Apr. 9/10, 2024 | Apr. 16/17, 2024 |
Real Madrid vs. Manchester City | Apr. 9/10, 2024 | Apr. 16/17, 2024 |
Paris Saint-Germain vs. Barcelona | Apr. 9/10, 2024 | Apr. 16/17, 2024 |
Semi-finals
Fixture | Date — First Leg | Date — Second Leg |
Winner of QF 2 vs. Winner of QF 4 | Apr. 30/May 1, 2024 | May 7/8, 2024 |
Winner of QF 1 vs. Winner of QF 3 | Apr. 30/May 1, 2024 | May 7/8, 2024 |
Final
Date | Time (local) | Fixture |
June 1, 2024 | 8:00 p.m. | Winner of SF 1 vs. Winner of SF 2 |
Teams out of the UEFA Champions League: Every team eliminated
Here is a full list of the teams to have been knocked out of the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League and the round they departed.
Team | Date Eliminated | Round Eliminated |
Red Star Belgrade (SER) | Nov. 8 | Group stage |
Young Boys (SWI) | Nov. 8 | Group stage |
Royal Antwerp (BEL) | Nov. 8 | Group stage |
Union Berlin (GER) | Nov. 9 | Group stage |
Braga (POR) | Dec. 12 | Group stage |
Benfica (POR) | Nov. 9 | Group stage |
RB Salzburg (AUS) | Nov. 9 | Group stage |
Feyenoord (NED) | Nov. 28 | Group stage |
Celtic (SCO) | Nov. 28 | Group stage |
Lens (FRA) | Nov. 29 | Group stage |
Sevilla (SPA) | Nov. 29 | Group stage |
Galatasaray (TUR) | Dec. 12 | Group stage |
Man United (ENG) | Dec. 12 | Group stage |
Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR) | Dec. 13 | Group stage |
Milan (ITA) | Dec. 13 | Group stage |
Newcastle United (ENG) | Dec. 13 | Group stage |
Lazio (ITA) | Mar. 5 | Round of 16 |
Real Sociedad (SPA) | Mar. 5 | Round of 16 |
FC Copenhagen (DEN) | Mar. 6 | Round of 16 |
RB Leipzig (GER) | Mar. 6 | Round of 16 |
Napoli (ITA) | Mar. 12 | Round of 16 |
Porto (POR) | Mar. 12 | Round of 16 |
PSV (NED) | Mar. 13 | Round of 16 |
Inter Milan (ITA) | Mar. 13 | Round of 16 |
When and where is the UEFA Champions League final 2024?
The 2024 UEFA Champions League final is scheduled to be held on Saturday, June 1 at Wembley Stadium, London, UK.
The match has been confirmed as an 8 p.m. BST kickoff in the UK, 3 p.m. ET in the USA and Canada, and 5 a.m. AEST in Australia.
Country | Date | Kickoff Time |
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Australia | Sun, June 2 | 5 a.m. AEST |
Canada | Sat, June 1 | 3 p.m. EDT |
Hong Kong | Sun, June 2 | 3 a.m. HKT |
India | Sun, June 2 | 12:30 a.m. IST |
Malaysia | Sun, June 2 | 3 a.m. MYT |
New Zealand | Sun, June 2 | 7 a.m. NZST |
Singapore | Sat, June 1 | 3 a.m. SST |
UK | Sat, June 1 | 8 p.m. BST |
USA | Sat, June 1 | 3 p.m. EDT |
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U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles win Saudi Arabia 3-2
Goals from Nasiru Salihu and Amos Ochoche had put Nigeria ahead on two occasions, but defensive lapses allowed Saudi Arabia to equalise both times.

•Flying Eagles of Nigeria
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria kept their U20 World Cup hopes alive with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Saudi Arabia in a Group F encounter at the Fiscal Stadium in Chile on Friday.
A stoppage-time penalty calmly converted by captain Daniel Bameyi proved decisive, capping off a tense contest that saw Nigeria twice surrender the lead.
The midnight kickoff saw Aliyu Zubair’s side bounce back from a disappointing opening loss to Norway.
Goals from Nasiru Salihu and Amos Ochoche had put Nigeria ahead on two occasions, but defensive lapses allowed Saudi Arabia to equalise both times.
Then Kparobo Arierhi failed to convert with only the goalkeeper to beat, and his team was punished minutes after when the Nigerian defence failed to clear a long punt forward, allowing Amar Al-Ayuba to ghost in behind and poke the loose ball beyond Ebenezer Harcourt for 1-1 on 21 minutes.
The Flying Eagles regained the lead in the 21st minute after executing a three-player free-kick routine that ended with Ochoche’s mishit cross looping into the far top corner, giving Nigeria a 2-1 lead at the break.
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Coach Chelle Picks Super Eagles squad for 2026 World Cup qualifiers
Stanley Nwabali retains his place as first-choice goalkeeper, supported by Amas Obasogie and Adebayo Adeleye, while Felix Agu, Bruno Onyemaechi, Bright Osayi, Benjamin Fredrick, and Calvin Bassey are drafted into defence.

Nigeria have announced their 23-man squad for October’s decisive 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin on Friday, with head coach Eric Chelle handing Sevilla striker Akor Adams a maiden call-up.
Captain William Troost-Ekong headlines the team, while Semi Ajayi, Terem Moffi, Alhassan Yusuf and Olakunle Olusegun all return after spells away from the national side.
Stanley Nwabali retains his place as first-choice goalkeeper, supported by Amas Obasogie and Adebayo Adeleye, while Felix Agu, Bruno Onyemaechi, Bright Osayi, Benjamin Fredrick, and Calvin Bassey are drafted into defence.
In midfield, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka and Alhassan Yusuf provide Chelle with both experience and energy.
Nigeria’s forward line is led by Victor Osimhen and also features Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon, Samuel Chukwueze, Terem Moffi, Cyriel Dessers, Tolu Arokodare, the returning Olakunle Olusegun and debutant Adams.
The announcement comes at a critical juncture in Group C of the African qualifiers.
Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the World Cup had appeared to be slipping away after five draws in eight matches, but FIFA’s recent sanction against South Africa has dramatically altered the picture.
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FIFA unveils Trionda, the official ball of the 2026 World Cup
The ball, called Trionda, was again designed by German manufacturer Adidas, provider of the official World Cup balls since the 1970 tournament.

The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup match ball named Trionda is pictured during its unveiling event in New York on October 2, 2025. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)
FIFA has unveiled the official match ball for the 2026 World Cup, combining high-tech refinements and design details celebrating the three co-host countries — the United States, Mexico and Canada.
The ball, called Trionda, was again designed by German manufacturer Adidas, provider of the official World Cup balls since the 1970 tournament.
“I am delighted and proud to present the Trionda,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino as the ball was revealed at an event in New York on Thursday.
The first World Cup organized by three countries, with 48 teams competing, inspired both the name and the design of the ball featuring red, blue and green colors.
Iconography from each host nation — maple leaves from Canada, the eagle from Mexico and stars from the United States also feature, with a triangle referring to the unity of the three countries.
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