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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.
FULL FIXTURES
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Benue Governor Alia dissolves Lobi Stars FC board
The decision is aimed at repositioning the club for greater efficiency, accountability, and better performance in both the Nigeria Premier Football League and other competitions.
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has dissolved the Board and Management of the state-owned Lobi Stars FC, Makurdi.
Lobi Stars FC were relegated last season after a 27-year stay in the Nigeria Premier Football League, following a run of poor performances.
The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Sir Tersoo Kula, announced the governor’s approval of the dissolution in a statement issued on Thursday and made available to journalists in Makurdi.
The move was described as part of ongoing reforms to reposition the club for “greater efficiency, accountability, and better performance” in the Nigeria Premier Football League and other competitions.
The decision is aimed at repositioning the club for greater efficiency, accountability, and better performance in both the Nigeria Premier Football League and other competitions,” the statement read.
Governor Alia directed that “all members of the dissolved management should hand over all official documents, assets, and responsibilities to the Commissioner for Youth, Sports and Creativity with immediate effect.”
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Davido Chairs Osun Sports Trust Fund
“Davido has been appointed to chair the Sports Trust Fund, and he did not hesitate in accepting the appointment. His intervention would attract funds that would impact Osun sports positively.”
•Davido and Osun Governor, Ademola Adeleke. Photo Credit: X
The Osun State Government has appointed Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, as chairman of the Osun Sports Trust Fund.
The government said that the move was aimed at raising funds to transform the state sports sector.
It also reaffirmed its commitment to completing the ongoing renovation and rehabilitation of the Osogbo Township Stadium, assuring that the upgraded facility will meet Olympic standards upon completion.
The Guardian Nigeria reports that the state deputy governor, Kola Adewusi, who doubles as the Commissioner for Sports, said the state government under Governor Ademola Adeleke is determined to transform the stadium into a world-class sports arena that will not only host national events but also attract international competitions.
He said, “Ongoing renovation and rehabilitation of the Osogbo Township Stadium to meet Olympic standards — a project that will be completed in the shortest possible time.
“I am pleased to inform you that plans are in advanced stages towards the establishment of the Osun State Sports Commission, which will serve as a central body for sports administration, development, and policy implementation.
“Davido has been appointed to chair the Sports Trust Fund, and he did not hesitate in accepting the appointment. His intervention would attract funds that would impact Osun sports positively.”
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Dembele returns for PSG after six weeks out
Dembele, 28, has been out since injuring a hamstring while on international duty with France in early September.
• Dembele
Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele was on Monday included in Paris Saint-Germain’s squad to face Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League after a six-week injury layoff.
According to AFP, Dembele’s return for Tuesday’s league stage game will come as a welcome boost for coach Luis Enrique, whose side has been struggling with injuries this season.
Dembele, 28, has been out since injuring a hamstring while on international duty with France in early September.
He had been recuperating at a specialist clinic in Qatar and returned to training last week.
He missed out on PSG’s entertaining 3-3 draw against Strasbourg on Friday but could play some role in Germany as the European champions seek to make it three wins out of three in the Champions League so far this season.
Leverkusen centre-back Loic Bade, Dembele’s teammate in the France squad, told reporters Monday there was “no secret recipe” to stopping the PSG forward, calling him “a complete player with several qualities”.
“He won the Ballon d’Or — of course he’s got a lot of quality. He’s good with both feet. I don’t think he’s got a weak side,” Bade said.
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