Arsenal and Bayern Munich secure advantages in Champions League quarters
Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid have all secured crucial first-leg advantages in their respective Champions League quarter-final ties.
The north London club hold a slender 1-0 aggregate lead over Portuguese champions Sporting CP heading into their decisive second leg.
If successful, Mikel Arteta’s side will progress through the tournament’s Blue Path to face either Barcelona or Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals.
Diego Simeone’s outfit currently hold a commanding 2-0 advantage over their La Liga rivals following a dominant opening display.
Heavyweights clash in daunting Silver Path
The upper half of the knockout bracket features a gauntlet of traditional European powerhouses fighting for a coveted place in the Budapest final.
Real Madrid must overturn a 2-1 deficit against Bayern Munich if they are to keep their hopes of continental glory alive.
The record 14-time winners eliminated Manchester City for the third consecutive season in the previous round but were subsequently outpaced by the Bavarians.
Liverpool face monumental task against PSG
Liverpool are staring down the barrel of an early exit after falling 2-0 behind against reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain.
The Merseyside outfit cruised past Galatasaray 4-1 on aggregate in the last 16 but struggled against a formidable French side that had already dumped Chelsea out of the competition.
The decisive second-leg quarter-final fixtures will take place across 14 and 15 April to determine the final four contenders.
Those victorious will immediately advance to the semi-finals beginning on 28 April, with the grand finale scheduled for 30 May in Hungary.
