The 2024 UEFA Champions League final will take place at Wembley Stadium in London, England, on 1 June 2024. The two finalists are German club Borussia Dortmund and Spanish club Real Madrid.  In this 69th season of Europe's premier club football tournament, Real Madrid will fight for their 15th Champions League trophy. On the other hand, Borussia Dortmund will look to add a 2nd UCL trophy to their cabinet, after their 1st one in 1997.  Road to the Final: How the finalists got there Stats of Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League 2023-24 Table: Match Results of Real Madrid in the ongoing Champions League So Far Round Opponent Home/Away Result Group Union Berlin Home 1-0 Win Napoli Away 3-2 Win Barga Away 2-1 Win Barga Home 3-0 Win Napoli Home 4-2 Win Union Berlin Away 3-2 Win Round of 16 RB Leipzig Away 1-0 Win RB Leipzig Home 1-1 Quarter-Finals Manchester City Home 1-1 Manchester City Away 3-3 Semi-Finals Bayern Munich Away 2-2 Bayern Munich Home 2-1 Win Real Madrid had an incredible run this season. They are yet to be beaten in this season’s Champions League. They were drawn into a group with Napoli, S.C. Braga, and Union Berlin, where they topped the group winning all the matches, the only team other than defending champions Manchester City to do it this season.  Read more: FIFA World Ranking: Bangladesh drops to 184th In the knockouts, they faced RB Leipzig in the round 16, winning the tie 2-1 on aggregate. Their quarter-final tie was their toughest this time when they clashed with Manchester City. After an exhausting tie of two legs which finished 4-4 on aggregate, they got the edge over City on penalties. They won the semi-finals in the most Real Madrid manner possible.  After getting a 2-2 draw from Allianz Arena, they trailed by 1-0 in the Santiago Bernabeu until the 88th minute. Then Joeslu scored two in a matter of 3 minutes to take them to the finals.  Stats of Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League 2023-24 Table: Match Results of Borussia Dortmund in the ongoing Champions League So Far Round Opponent Home/Away Result Group PSG Away 2-0 Loss AC Milan Home 0-0 Newcastle Away 1-0 Win Newcastle Home 2-0 Win AC Milan Away 3-1 Win PSG Home 1-1 Round of 16 PSV Eindhoven Away 1-1 PSV Eindhoven Home 2-0 Win Quarter-Finals Atletico Madrid Away 2-1 Loss Atletico Madrid Home 4-2 Win Semi-Finals PSG Home 1-0 Win PSG Away 1-0 Win Borussia Dortmund was drawn into the group of death this season with PSG, AC Milan, and Newcastle. They started their campaign with a 2-0 loss against PSG and a 0-0 draw against Milan but gradually gained momentum. They won their next three games and ended the group stage with a 1-1 draw against PSG to top the group.  Read more: SAFF U-16 Women's Champs: Bangladesh come from behind to beat India on penalties in final Later they came away with an aggregate 3-1 win against PSV Eindhoven in the round of 16. Their quarter-final battle was against Atletico Madrid. Atletico won the first leg by 2-1. But Dortmund turned things at home with a 4-2 win to proceed to the semi-finals where they were facing PSG. PSG had the upper hand in the group games between these two. But Dortmund fought all the odds and beat PSG by 1-0 in both legs to advance to their 3rd ever UEFA Champions League final. It is their first one since 2012-2013. Stats of Previous Finals  Table: Performances of the 2024 UEFA Champions League Finalists in Previous Finale Matches  Team Previous Final Appearances Wins  Borussia Dortmund 2 (1997, 2013) 1997  Real Madrid 17 (1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1962, 1964, 1966, 1981, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022) 14 (1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1966, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022) Note: Final matches until 1992 were in the European Cup era. Since 1993 the finals were in the UEFA Champions League era. Read more: FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Bangladesh concede 0-1 goal defeat against Palestine in last moment debacle H2H Records between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund So Far in UEFA Champions League Table: Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund Head-to-Head Records Matches Played Real Madrid Win Draw Borussia Dortmund 14 6 5 3 Table: Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund Goal Records Goals Scored Real Madrid Borussia Dortmund 24 19 Full Squads of Real Madrid Goal Keepers: Thibaut Courtois, Andriy Lunin, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Diego Piñeiro, Fran González, and Lucas Cañizares. Read more: Real Madrid will be out for revenge against Man City in the Champions League. Expect fireworks Defenders:   Dani Carvajal, Éder Militão, David Alaba, Nacho, Fran García, Antonio Rüdiger, Ferland Mendy, Rafel Obrador, Alvaro Carrillo, Marvel, Vinicius Tobias, Edgar Pujol, and Jacobo Ramón.  Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Toni Kroos, Luka Modrić, Eduardo Camavinga, FedericoValverde, Lucas Vázquez, Aurélien Tchouameni, Dani Ceballos, Brahim Díaz, Arda Güler, Mario Martín, Nicolás Paz, and Théo Zidane.  Forwards:  Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo, Joselu, Álvaro Rodríguez, and Gonzalo.  Read more: FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Bangladesh to play Lebanon in Qatar June 11 Full Squads of Borussia Dortmund Goal Keepers: Gregor Kobel, Silas Ostrzinski, Alexander Meyer, and Marcel Lotka. Defenders:   Nico Schlotterbeck, Ramy Bensebaini, Mats Hummels, Ian Maatsen, Emre Can, Niklas Süle, Julian Ryerson, Lion Semic, and Guillermo Bueno.  Midfielders: Salih Özcan, Felix Nmecha, Jadon Sancho, Marco Reus, Julien Duranville, Marius Wolf, Julian Brandt, Marcel Sabitzer, Abdoulaye Kamara, Kjell-Arik Wätjen, and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens. Forwards: Sébastien Haller, Niclas Füllkrug, Youssoufa Moukoko, Donyell Malen, Karim Adeyemi, Paris Brunner, and Samuel Bamba. Read more: César Luis Menotti, coach who led Argentina to its first World Cup title in 1978, dies at 85 Key Players for Real Madrid: Vinicius Junior Vinicius is a player who is made for big occasions and is a difference-maker for such games. He scored 5 and assisted 5 in this campaign. But 2 of his 5 goals came against Bayern in the semis and one came against Leipzig in the Round of 16. Similarly, 4 of his 5 assists came against Manchester City and Bayern Munich in the quarter and semi-finals. He has been the guy for Real Madrid to deliver at the big moments and he has to do it once again. Andriy Lunin The Ukrainian shot-stopper has been saving almost everything that has been thrown at him. He is a big factor for Real Madrid coming this far despite having all the injuries in the squad. He has the third most saves in this UCL. He has to step up in the final also. Key Players for Borussia Dortmund Gregor Kobel Borussia Dortmund has been progressing so far thanks to their defensive grit and resilience. Their Goalkeeper Gregor Kobel had played a big part in it. He conceded only 8, the lowest among keepers, playing at least 10 matches this season. He also has the most clean sheets and saves this season. Against a team with such attacking prowess as Real Madrid, Kobel surely has to bring out his best to win it for his team. Read more: Maradona's 1986 Golden Ball heads to auction Mats Hummels Borussia Dortmund conceded the 2nd least amount of goals amongst clubs who have reached at least the quarter-finals. Their defense has driven them to the finals this season. Mats Hummels is the leader of this defense.  He is the player with the most balls recovered, most tackles, most tackles won, and most clearances attempted. Therefore, if Dortmund is to win the game, he has to play a big part in it. Prediction and Final Words Real Madrid won 14 matches out of 17 finale matches so far. In the UEFA Champions League era, started in 1993, Real Madrid did not lose any final matches. Therefore, they always had the upper hand against any team in the Champions League because of their pedigree. Nobody has mastered the art of winning this competition like them. Not to mention, they are the favorites in the 2024 UEFA Champions League finale.  However, Borussia Dortmund cannot be written off as well for the performance and determination they have shown during this UCL 2023-24 season.  Therefore, it will be a tough battle and the winner is to be seen on the 1st of June. Read more: From fan to hero, super sub Joselu lifts Real Madrid past Bayern and into Champions League final

The most prestigious European club football competition, the UEFA Champions League 2022–2023 season’s group stage, is all set to start on September 6, and this round will end on November 2. 32 clubs from across Europe will take part in the main event to earn a place in the tournament’s Round of 16 phase. Let’s take a look at the 2022–2023 UCL group stage predictions. The UCL Group Stage Predictions for the 2022–2023 season The groups were announced by UEFA at the end of August. There were 32 teams total, and they were split up into eight groups of four each. In each group, the top two teams will advance to the Round of 16. Here are the groups that stand the highest chance of advancing to the round of 16. Group A The four teams who will compete in this group are Liverpool, Ajax, Napoli, and Rangers. Last season’s Champions League runner-up, Liverpool, will be among the favourites to lift the trophy. They, along with the Italian team, Napoli, are expected to reach the next round from this group. Both Ajax and Rangers can give a hard time to Liverpool and Napoli. Read UEFA Champions League Overview: Complete Winners List from 1956 to 2022 Group B The four participating teams in Group B are Porto, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, and Club Brugge. Atletico Madrid are favourites to finish on top of the group. On the other hand, Leverkusen and Porto are expected to fight for second place. Club Brugge is considerably less strong than them, and they have a minimal chance of advancing to the next phase. Group C The four teams who will compete in group C are Bayern Munich, FC Barcelona, Inter Milan, and Viktoria Plzen. Bayern are favourites to advance from this group, but that is not guaranteed. FC Barcelona and Inter Milan also have a fair chance to seal a place in the Round of 16. However, Viktoria Plzen will likely struggle to face off against these big giants. This is considered a group of death. Group D The four teams who will compete in Group D are Eintracht Frankfurt, Tottenham Hotspur, Sporting CP, and Marseille. This is another tough group as all teams have an equal chance of advancing to the next round. However, English club Tottenham may start as favourites to move to the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League 2022-2023. Read 8 Stadiums of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E The four teams who will compete in this group are AC Milan, Chelsea, Red Bull Salzburg, and Dinamo Zagreb. Italian Serie A champions AC Milan and English club Chelsea are hot favourites to move to the next round from this group. Red Bull and Dinamo may find it hard to compete against these two giants. Group F The four participating teams in group B are Real Madrid, RB Leipzig, Shakhtar Donetsk, and Celtic. The reigning champions, Real Madrid, are overwhelmingly favourites to top the group. However, there could be stiff competition for the second spot from the other three teams. Group G Manchester City, Sevilla, Borussia Dortmund, and Copenhagen are the four teams who will compete in Group G. The reigning English Premier League champions, Manchester City, are strong favourites to finish first in this group. There will be a strong fight for second place between Sevilla and Borussia Dortmund. The Danish club, Copenhagen, may find it difficult to compete against these strong opponents. Read Mbappé scores twice in PSG win but Vitinha injured Group H The four teams who will compete in Group D are Maccabi Haifa, Benfica, Juventus, and Paris Saint-Germain. Italian giant Juventus and mega-rich club PSG are strong favourites to qualify for the Round of 16. However, Benfica of Portugal have a chance to finish top two in the points table and advance to the next round. The Israeli team Maccabi Haifa's great achievement is their participation in the Champions League main event. Bottom Line The Champions League competition’s group phase usually ends in the first week of December. However, UEFA made some adjustments to their fixtures due to the upcoming Qatar World Cup 2022. The FIFA World Cup 2022 will start on November 20, so the group stage matches for the UEFA Champions League 2022–2023 will be finished as scheduled in the first week of November. All of the teams will have to play a ton of games in the upcoming two months, which is taxing on the players' minds and bodies. Therefore, early UCL group stage predictions favour the clubs with strong squads. Read Stadium 974: FIFA’s Qatar World Cup 2022 brings world’s first transportable stadium

The Union of European Football Associations organizes an annual club football competition called the UEFA Champions League. It is widely considered as Europe's most prestigious club football competition. The tournament was founded in 1955 and was formerly known as the European Cup until being renamed the Champions League in 1992. According to the current structure, 32 teams compete in the group stage, with 16 moving on to the first knockout round. Teams must compete in the Round of 16, Quarter-Finals, and Semifinals in the knockout round to get to the final. Real Madrid are the current champions after defeating Liverpool 1-0 in the 2022 Champions League final. Let's have a look at the complete list of competition winners from 1956 to 2022. European Cup and Champions League: The List of Winners Twenty-two clubs have won the Champions League in 67 seasons. Thirteen of them have won the championship several times. Real Madrid of Spain have won the most UCL titles, with 14 to their credit. AC Milan of Italy is the second-most successful club in Champions League history. They have won the championship seven times. Liverpool are the most successful English club in the tournament's history, having won it six times. Read Liverpool, Real Madrid play Champions League final in Paris Winners of the European Cup/Champions League in each season (Updated - May 30, 2022) Club Titles Seasons Won Real Madrid 14 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1966, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022 AC Milan 7 1963, 1969, 1989, 1990, 1994, 2003, 2007 Bayern Munich 6 1974, 1975, 1976, 2001, 2013, 2020 Liverpool 6 1977, 1978, 1981, 1984, 2005, 2019 Barcelona 5 1992, 2006, 2009, 2011, 2015 Ajax 4 1971, 1972, 1973, 1995 Inter Milan 3 1964, 1965, 2010 Manchester United 3 1968, 1999, 2008 Juventus 2 1985, 1996 Benfica 2 1961, 1962 Chelsea 2 2012, 2021 Nottingham Forest 2 1979, 1980 Porto 2 1987, 2004 Celtic 1 1967 Hamburger SV 1 1983 Steaua Bucuresti 1 1986 Marseille 1 1993 Borussia Dortmund 1 1997 Feyenoord 1 1970 Aston Villa 1 1982 PSV Eindhoven 1 1988 Red Star Belgrade 1 1991    Source: https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/statistics/all-time/ Read Portugal approves sale of Chelsea by Abramovich Performances by nation in the European Cup and Champions League So far, clubs from 10 different nations have won the UEFA Champions League trophy. Spanish clubs have won a total of 19 titles among them. English clubs have won 14 UCL titles, while Italian clubs have won 12. Winners by nation (Updated - May 30, 2022) Nation Titles Spain 19 England 14 Italy 12 Germany 8 Netherlands 6 Portugal 4 France 1 Romania 1 Scotland 1 Yugoslavia 1    Source: https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/statistics/all-time/ Read Real Madrid vs Liverpool: UEFA Champions League Final 2022 Preview Aftermath Winning the UEFA Champions League trophy is the ultimate goal for every elite team in Europe. European heavyweights typically invest a large amount of money in building their squads to achieve a competitive edge over their opponents. It's even difficult for teams like PSG and Manchester City to win their first UCL championship, despite spending a lot of money. In contrast, Real Madrid, who were voted the best club in the twentieth century, have a habit of winning the competition quite often. The Spanish giants have won the championship five times in the previous nine years. UEFA is contemplating restructuring the championship in order to allow more teams to participate in this premier competition. Therefore, a significant change may happen in future editions, potentially increasing fan excitement. On the whole, the competition is often dominated by clubs with a long and illustrious history, as seen by UEFA Champions League analysis from 1956 to 2022.  Read UEFA Champions League 2022 Final: Vinicius Jr.'s Strikes Secure Real Madrid's 14th UCL Title

The football world was treated to a few spectacular contests in the quarter-final stage because the majority of the matches were evenly poised. Manchester City, Liverpool, Villarreal, and Real Madrid are the teams that have qualified for the semi-finals. The first leg will take place at the end of this month, with the second leg taking place at the start of May. This article discussed which teams could qualify for the UEFA Champions League 2022 finals. Champions League 2021/2022: Semi-Finals Fixtures and Favourites The opening legs of the semi-finals will take place on April 26 and 27. The second tie in this elimination round will take place on May 3 and 4, respectively. A total of four matches will be played in the semi-finals. The winners of the semi-final stage will be determined by goal differential. If the aggregate goals aren't enough to decide the winner, a penalty shootout will be held. The defending Premier League champions, Manchester City, will face European heavyweights, Real Madrid, according to the draw. In the other semifinal, English club Liverpool will meet Spanish side Villarreal. Let's have a look at the teams with the best chances of reaching the UEFA Champions League 2022 finals. Read 3 known Chelsea bids left after Cubs owners drop buyout plan Manchester City vs Real Madrid   First Leg Fixture: Tuesday (April 26/1 a.m.) | Venue: Etihad Stadium Second Leg Fixture: Wednesday (May 4/1 a.m.) | Venue: Santiago Bernabeu Manchester City and Real Madrid both faced a tough opponents in the quarter-finals. Manchester City beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 at home in the first leg but had to settle for a 0-0 draw at the Wanda Metropolitano in the second leg. Though both ties were difficult for the English champions. On the other hand, Real Madrid enjoyed a big lead over Chelsea after winning the first leg 3-1 at Stamford Bridge. It was believed that Madrid would have an easier time in the second leg, but Chelsea fought back strongly and won the match 3-2. However, Real Madrid proceeded to the semi-finals with a scoreline of 5-4 on aggregate. The semi-finals ties between them will be difficult to predict because both teams have been in excellent form this season. Manchester City prefer to play in the build-up and control possession. Oppositely, Real Madrid have the potential to surprise the opponent out of nowhere, and this has been a feature of their game this season. Manchester City's top scorer is Riyad Mahrez, who has six goals, while Real Madrid's top scorer is Karim Benzema, who has twelve. Read Bahrain-based investors in talks to buy AC Milan Verdict: Manchester City Liverpool vs Villarreal First Leg Fixture: Wednesday (April 27/1 a.m.) | Venue: Anfield Second Leg Fixture: Tuesday (May 3/1 a.m.) | Venue: Estadio de la Ceramica Villarreal's ousting of Bayern Munich from the competition was the most unexpected outcome of the quarter-finals. Villareal had created a fantastic chance for themselves after defeating Bayern Munich 1-0 at home in the first leg. They qualified for the semi-finals after a 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena. On the other hand, Liverpool enjoyed a big lead over Benfica after winning the first leg 3-1 away from home. Benfica performed well in the second leg, scoring three goals at Anfield. However, the match finished 3-3, and Liverpool proceeded to the next round with a 6-4 aggregate. In the semi-finals, Liverpool may start as favourites against Villarreal. However, Villarreal's team has so much confidence right now that they can overcome Liverpool in this round. Therefore, it won't come as a surprise if Villarreal reach the final. Mohamed Salah leads Liverpool with eight goals, while Arnaut Danjuma leads Villarreal with six. Read Manchester City vs Liverpool 2022: The Match that Could Decide Premier League Champion Verdict: Liverpool Bottom Line On paper and based on current form, no team appears to be a strong favorite to go to the semi-finals. Whoever executes their game plan properly in both games will have a better chance of advancing to the UEFA Champions League 2022 finals. Given the intensity of the quarter-finals, the semi-final stage promises to be even more exciting. 

The majority of the expected teams advanced to the quarter-finals after overcoming some difficult matches in both legs of the Round of 16. As per the draw, the quarter-final matchups between Real Madrid and Chelsea will be the most entertaining. Chelsea are the current European champion, whereas Real Madrid are one of Europe's traditional powerhouses. The remainder of the quarter-final matches will be enthralling as well. Let's have a look at the teams with the best possibilities of reaching the UEFA Champions League 2022 quarter-finals. 2022 Champions League: Quarter-Finals Fixtures and Favourites The first quarter-final matches of the UEFA Champions League 2022 will take place on April 5 and 6. This knockout round's second tie will be staged on April 12 and 13, respectively. Eight matches will be played in the quarter-final phase, with the winners determined by the aggregate goals scored. If the aggregate goals aren't enough to determine the winner, a penalty shootout will be held. Let's have a look at the favorites to reach the UEFA Champions League 2022 semi-finals. Benfica vs Liverpool  First Leg Fixture: Wednesday (April 6/1 a.m.) | Venue: Estadio da Luz Second Leg Fixture: Thursday (April 14/1 a.m.) | Venue: Anfield   Liverpool had a tough fight against Inter Milan in the Round of 16 fixtures. They eventually came out as winners, with a 2-1 aggregate. On the other hand, Benfica overcame Ajax in the last round. Liverpool have a better squad and higher-quality players than Benfica. That is why Liverpool will start as favorites in their quarter-final ties. Verdict: Liverpool Read Mbappe runs the show in PSG’s 5-1 win over Lorient Manchester City vs Atletico Madrid First Leg Fixture: Wednesday (April 6/1 a.m.) | Venue: Etihad Stadium Second Leg Fixture: Thursday (April 14/1 a.m.) | Venue: Wanda Metropolitano Stadium Manchester City thrashed Sporting CP in the Round of 16 with a resounding victory. On the other side, Atletico Madrid fought hard to defeat Manchester United and proceed to the quarter-finals. Manchester City will start as the favourites in the quarter-final match against Atletico Madrid. Oppositely, Atletico Madrid have the potential to upset Manchester City if they can formulate an effective plan. Verdict: Manchester City. Read Barcelona edges Sevilla to move into 2nd in Spanish league Villarreal vs Bayern Munich First Leg Fixture: Thursday (April 7/1 a.m.) | Venue: El Madrigal Second Leg Fixture: Wednesday (April 13/1 a.m.) | Venue: Allianz Arena Villarreal won 4-1 on aggregate against Juventus in the Round of 16 of the Champions League. Villarreal's quarter-final opponent, Bayern Munich were merciless against Red Bull Salzburg in the previous round. Though Villarreal will give Bayern Munich a strong fight, the Bavarians will be the favourites to proceed to the semi-finals.  Verdict: Bayern Munich. Read FIFA World Cup 2022: GroupWise Favourites to Advance to Round of 16 Chelsea vs Real Madrid First Leg Fixture: Thursday (April 7/1 a.m.) | Venue: Stamford Bridge Second Leg Fixture: Wednesday (April 13/1 a.m.) | Venue: Santiago Bernabeu  Both Chelsea and Real Madrid have some genuine world-class players. So there will be no clear favorites in these quarter-final matches. Thomas Tuchel and Carlo Ancelotti will use their own strategies to attempt to stop each other. Therefore it could be a tactical match. Whoever execute their game plan well has the best chance of making it to the semifinals. Verdict: Chelsea. Read CONMEBOL World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Peru, Colombia, Chile vying for playoff spot Bottom Line One thing is clear after the quarter-finals: players from squads with good teamwork are more likely to do well in this event. As a result, the best eight teams from the Round of 16 have advanced to the quarter-finals. Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, and Chelsea are among them. With the exception of Chelsea, the rest of the clubs will be in a better position to proceed to the semi-finals in their respective quarter-final matches. Chelsea must defeat Real Madrid to advance to the semi-finals, which will be a challenging task. On the whole, it is expected that the UEFA Champions League 2022 quarter-finals will be fascinating.

UEFA announced the last eight lineups, as well as the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final fixtures on Friday during a ceremony held at the European Football House in Nyon, Switzerland. There was no seeding and no country protection because the draws were open. As a result, any team could be paired with any other team. The eight winners of the Round of 16 have advanced to the quarter-finals. Let's have a look at the UEFA Champions League 2022 quarter-finals draw and fixtures. UEFA Champions League Football Season 2021-22: Quarter-Finals Draw Real Madrid of Spain, Atletico Madrid of Spain, Villarreal of Spain, Manchester City of England, Chelsea of England, Liverpool of England, Bayern Munich of Germany, and Benfica of Portugal are the eight teams that have qualified for this season’s Champions League quarter-finals. Read SAFF U-18: Bangladesh lose 0-1 to India Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, and Villarreal had a relatively easy path in the Round of 16 among the qualified teams. In contrast, Real Madrid, Benfica, Atletico Madrid, and Liverpool had to fight hard to reach the last eight. The line-ups for the 2021–2022 season Champions League football quarter-finals are as follows: Draw Result   Chelsea vs Real Madrid  Manchester City vs Atletico Madrid Villarreal vs Bayern Munich Liverpool vs Benfica    Source: https://www.uefa.com/ Read Juventus fails in Champions League ahead of Italy playoff Full Fixtures of the 2021-2022 UEFA Champions League QF, SF, and Final The first legs of the Champions League quarter-finals will be played on April 5 and 6. The quarter-finals' second legs will be held on April 12 and 13. There are no away goal rules in this season's tournament. As a result, the winner will be determined by the sum of the two legs scores. If the game is still tied after extra time in the second leg, a penalty shoot-out will determine the winner. The Fixtures of Quarter-Finals Date Fixtures Venues Time (BDT) April 6 Benfica vs Liverpool Estádio da Luz 1 a.m. April 6 Man City vs Atletico Madrid Etihad Stadium 1 a.m. April 7 Villarreal vs Bayern Munich El Madrigal 1 a.m. April 7 Chelsea vs Real Madrid Stamford Bridge 1 a.m. April 13 Bayern Munich vs Villarreal Allianz Arena 1 a.m. April 13 Real Madrid vs Chelsea Santiago Bernabéu 1 a.m. April 14 Atletico Madrid vs Man City Wanda Metropolitano Stadium 1 a.m. April 14 Liverpool vs Benfica Anfield 1 a.m.    Source: https://www.uefa.com/ Read BPL Football: Bashundhara Kings beat Saif SC 4-3; The winner of the Atletico Madrid-Manchester City quarter-final encounter will face the winner of the Real Madrid-Chelsea match in the first semifinal. On the other hand, the winner of the Liverpool-Benfica quarter-final match will face the winner of the Bayern Munich-Villarreal semi-final encounter in the second semifinal. The first legs of the semifinals will take place on April 26 and 27, with the second legs on May 3 and 4. The UEFA Champions League 2022 season's championship match will take place at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis on May 28. Read Amputee Football: Japan emerge champions, Indonesia runners-up to qualify for World Cup Verdict According to the UEFA Champions League 2022 quarter-finals draw, the match between Chelsea FC and Real Madrid will most likely be the most demanding. Real Madrid defeated PSG on a 3-2 aggregate in the previous round, while Chelsea defeated French Champions Lille on a 4-1 aggregate in the Round of 16. The match between Manchester City and Atletico Madrid will be exciting as well, as Atletico are traditionally a difficult opponent to beat. Besides, Bayern Munich will begin as favorites against Villarreal of Spain, while Liverpool are anticipated to defeat Benfica in their quarter-final fixtures to move to the semi-finals. However, the deserving and in-form teams have earned a spot in the last eight, thus a fierce battle in the quarter-finals is expected. Read Neymar and Messi jeered by seething PSG fans in 3-0 home win

The first ties of Round of 16 of the ongoing UEFA Champions League were concluded in February. The clubs with the highest chance of reaching the quarter-finals were revealed after the first ties. As a result, teams will be able to build out flawless strategies for the second tie. Some of the clubs have a significant edge after securing big victories in their first ties, while others appear to be wide-open matchups in the second ties. Let's take a look at the teams with the best chances of making the 2022 UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. UEFA Champions League 2022 Round of 16: Fixtures and Results Sixteen matches are scheduled to be played in the Round of 16. Each side is slated to play two games on a home-and-away basis. If the aggregate goals in a two-legged tie are the same, the winner will be determined by 30 minutes of extra time. If extra time fails to determine the winner, a penalty shoot-out will be held. Let's see who the favorites are to advance to the 2022 UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. Sporting CP vs Manchester City First Leg: 0-5; Second Leg: 9 March; Aggregate: TBD Manchester City have a huge lead over Sporting CP after scoring five goals away from home in the first leg. Pep Guardiola's side will almost certainly advance to the quarter-finals unless Sporting CP makes the biggest comeback in UCL history. The second leg between these two teams will take place at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, March 9. Read Epyllion clinch BGMEA Cup Red Bull Salzburg vs Bayern Munich First Leg: 1-1; Second Leg: 1-7; Aggregate: 2-8 Bayern Munich were dissatisfied following a 1-1 draw in the first leg against Red Bull Salzburg. They intended to make a big impression in the second leg, which they achieved by beating Salzburg 7-1 on Tuesday. Bayern Munich earned a place in the quarter-finals with a 2-8 aggregate score. Benfica vs Ajax First Leg: 2-2; Second Leg: 15 March; Aggregate: TBD This match was expected to be competitive, and neither team was disappointed in the first leg. After a 2-2 draw in the first leg, the winner will be decided in the second leg. The second leg will take place on March 15 in Amsterdam. Read Ukraine asks FIFA to postpone World Cup playoff vs Scotland Chelsea vs Lille First Leg: 2-0; Second Leg: 16 March; Aggregate: TBD Chelsea won 2-0 at home in the first leg against the French league champions, Lille. Lille will need to outperform Chelsea in order to qualify for the quarter-finals. However, the reigning Ligue 1 champions will find it incredibly tough to overcome Chelsea in the second leg. The second tie will take place on March 16 at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United First Leg: 1-1; Second Leg: 15 March; Aggregate: TBD Both Atletico Madrid and Manchester United have had a difficult season thus far. When the tie was confirmed, neither team was the bookies' favourite. The Wanda Metropolitano hosted the first leg, which finished in a 1-1 draw. The winner will be decided in the second leg, which will take place on March 15 at Old Trafford. Read Chelsea FC: Roman Abramovich ready to sell the club due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine Villarreal vs Juventus First Leg: 1-1; Second Leg: 16 March; Aggregate: TBD The tie is wide open for any side after the first leg ended in a 1-1 draw. Juventus will host Villarreal for the second leg on March 16th.  Juventus may start the match as a slight favourite before the second leg as they will be playing at home. Inter Milan vs Liverpool First Leg: 0-2; Second Leg: 1-0; Aggregate: 1-2 Inter Milan were under pressure heading into the second game after losing the first leg 2-0 at San Siro. Inter Milan made a valiant effort to reduce the deficit and end the game at 2-2 at Anfield, but they were only able to score one goal. Therefore, Liverpool have qualified for the quarter-finals with a 1-2 aggregate. Read Russia loses Champions League final to Paris; Sochi F1 axed Paris Saint-Germain vs Real Madrid  First Leg: 1-0; Second Leg: 9 March; Aggregate: TBD Paris Saint-Germain defeated Real Madrid 1-0 in the first leg. As a result, the second tie is wide open and will take place at the Santiago Bernabeu on March 9. This is one of the most thrilling Round of 16 matchups since both teams have some world-class players. Both teams would aim to outwit each other in terms of strategies in this game.   Bottom Line Following the first ties of the Round of 16, it is apparent that the in-form teams have the upper hand in securing a quarter-final berth. Therefore, the best teams are likely to compete in the tournament's last eight rounds. Two of the tournament's favorites, Bayern Munich and Liverpool have already qualified for the next round. The remaining six spots will be confirmed by next week. The remainder Round of 16 matches of the 2022 UEFA Champions League are predicted to be enthralling. Read AFC Asian Cup: Bangladesh to face Bahrain in opener on June 8

Barcelona's last group stage encounter against Bayern Munich will be a do-or-die match if they are to advance to the knockout stage of the 2021-2022 seasons Champions League. Bayern Munich have already qualified for the first knockout round after winning five games in a row. Therefore, Benfica and Barcelona are battling for second place. Barcelona are currently in second place with seven points, while Benfica are in third place with five points. Let's take a look at the Bayern Munich vs. Barcelona match preview and team news.    Probable Team Lineups: Bayern Munich vs Barcelona Coach Julian Nagelsmann may opt to rest several of his regular starters because Bayern Munich have already qualified for the Round of 16. This would be a nice choice in this context as a means of measuring reserve bench strength. Furthermore, key players would be able to get some rest. Bayern Munich's star midfielder Joshua Kimmich hasn't played for the team since November because of covid-19 complications, but he is likely to be in the squad for the match against Barcelona. Apart from that, Lucas Hernandez, Marcel Sabitzer, Mickael Cuisance, Bouna Sarr, and Josip Stanisic are also expected to miss this match. Probable Starting XI (Bayern Munich): Manuel Neuer (GK), Benjamin Pavard (RB), Tanguy Nianzou (CB) Niklas Sule (CB), Omar Richards (LB), Jamal Musiala (CM), Corentin Tolisso (CM), Thomas Muller (AM), Serge Gnabry (RW), Leroy Sane (LW), Robert Lewandowski (FW)   Barcelona needed all of their key players to be available for the match against Bayern Munich. With all of the players available, Xavi Hernandez will be able to use his preferred formation in the game. However, Barcelona will be without a number of crucial players, including young sensations Ansu Fati and Pedri. Gavi's participation in the match is still uncertain, while the team's experienced right-back Sergi Roberto is sidelined for over four months. Read: Ind Cup Football: Saif SC, BD Army reach quarterfinals Probable Starting XI (Barcelona): Marc-Andre ter Stegen (GK), Sergino Dest (RB), Ronald Araujo (CB), Gerard Pique (CB), Jordi Alba (LB), Nico Gonzalez (CM), Sergio Busquets (CM), Frenkie de Jong (CM), Luuk de Jong (RW), Ousmane Dembele (LW), Memphis Depay (FW) Barcelona vs Bayern Munich: Head-to-Head Barcelona and Bayern Munich have met a total of ten times in the Champions League. Bayern Munich have a 7-2 lead in the Champions League head-to-head duel. One match ended in a draw.  Bayern Munich have scored 25 goals in Champions League matches against Barcelona, while Barcelona have only scored 13 goals. Lionel Messi (120 goals) is Barcelona's all-time leading scorer, while Robert Lewandowski is Bayern Munich's all-time leading scorer (65). Bayern Munich have won the Champions League six times, while Barcelona have won the competition five times. Read: Barcelona coach Koeman says rumors of firing 'probably true' Match Prediction: Bayern vs FCB Bayern Munich will be overwhelming favorites in this home match, based on both clubs' current form. Furthermore, Bayern have won the past three meetings between these two teams. So far, the Bavarians have a good winning streak over the Blaugrana. Julian Nagelsmann has a plethora of attacking options available to him. He has the option of going all-in against the opposition team. Bayern Munich's best formation against Barcelona would be 4-3-3. On the other hand, Barcelona have no choice but to win the match in order to move to the next round. Because Bayern are so excellent at counter-attacking, therefore an open play may be a risky move for Barcelona. Bayern's players also have more experience and are expected to dominate the game. That’s why Xavi's Barcelona would like to score first and then defend for the remainder of the game. Therefore, a 4-4-2 or 3-4-3 system might be a good fit for Barcelona in order to reinforce the midfield.  Fixture: Bayern Munich vs Barcelona | Time (Bangladesh Standard Time): Thursday (2 am)   Prediction: Bayern Munich 2 – 0 Barcelona Verdict Bayern Munich are the overwhelming favorite against Barcelona due to the fact that they are hosting the match. However, Barcelona will go all out against Bayern in order to stay in the tournament. Barcelona have no choice but to win the match if Benfica defeat Dynamo Kyiv in the other group match. Therefore, the Bayern Munich vs Barcelona encounter may feature an aggressive Barcelona team.   

When Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain meet at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday (November 25) at 2 a.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time), both teams will have a chance to advance to the Round of 16 in the Champions League 2021-2022 season. The winner of the Man City vs PSG match will proceed to the first knockout round of the competition. Manchester City now lead the standings with nine points, followed by PSG, Club Brugge, and RB Leipzig. This is an important clash in group A in this context. Let's take a look at this match's preview and team news. Man City vs PSG: Potential Team Lineups The biggest news in Man City's camp is that star player Kevin de Bruyne has been diagnosed with covid-19 and will miss the match against PSG. Spanish forward Ferran Torres will also miss the match due to a foot injury he acquired during the Nations League. Meanwhile, Jack Grealish is also in doubt after suffering an injury during the international break. Predicted Playing XI (Man City):  Ederson Moraes (GK), Kyle Walker (RB), John Stones (CB), Ruben Dias (CB), Joao Cancelo (LB), Rodri (DM), Bernardo Silva (CM), Ilkay Gundogan (CM), Riyad Mahrez (RW), Phil Foden (LW), Gabriel Jesus (FW). Read A year to go, Qatar World Cup still feels heat of scrutiny Sergio Ramos is still out with an injury, but he has lately started full training, which is good news for PSG. However, Ramos is unlikely to participate in this match. The Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is suffering from gastroenteritis, but he is expected to be healthy in time. Injuries have also struck Julian Draxler and Rafinha. As a result, they might not be available for this game. Defender Presnel Kimpembe will also miss the trip due to injury. Predicted Playing XI (PSG):  Gianluigi Donnarumma (GK), Achraf Hakimi (RB), Marquinhos (CB), Thilo Kehrer (CB), Juan Bernat (LB), Marco Verratti (CM), Leandro Paredes (CM), Ander Herrera (CM), Lionel Messi (RW), Neymar (LW), Kylian Mbappe (FW). Read ICC Women’s World Cup: Bangladesh to play USA Tuesday Head-to-Head: Manchester City vs Paris Saint-Germain Both teams have met six times, with Manchester City maintaining a three-win advantage in the head-to-head battle. PSG have won two games thus far, with one match ending in a stalemate. Manchester City have won all of their games against PSG in the UEFA Champions League, while PSG have won a Europa League match and the first-leg meeting between these two sides in the Champions League 2021-2022 group stage. PSG have defeated Man City once at the Etihad Stadium. On the other side, Man City have won two matches against PSG at their home ground. Read Champions League: Carrick thrust into limelight at Man U Manchester City vs Paris Saint-Germain match prediction Manchester City are in excellent form, having won their past two Premier League games against Manchester United and Everton. Pep Guardiola’s team has all it takes to shock the opponent's defense. All they have to do now is execute their strategy properly. PSG have the best offensive trio in the world. Therefore Manchester City may not want to risk losing possession of the ball in this match. Manchester City's best formation could be 4-3-3, although they can also play 3-4-3 if necessary. Manchester City do not want to lose to one of their big Champions League opponents for the second time in the group stage. As a result, they may be able to tighten up the defense in this encounter. Read PSG vs Nantes: Messi stole the spotlight scoring maiden league goal for Paris Saint-Germain On the other hand, PSG have a plethora of attacking options, but they may prefer to play it safe in this match because Manchester City are a fierce rival in their own backyard. Coach Mauricio Pochettino does not want to lose this game since it may jeopardize their chances of reaching the Champions League's Round of 16 stage. As a result, PSG's primary strategy might be to counter-attack. If that happens, Manchester City may have a higher percentage of ball possession than PSG. The 4-3-3 configuration might be PSG's preferred formation. They may use a 4-2-3-1 formation for additional defensive stability. Prediction: Man City 3-3 PSG     Verdict Paris Saint-Germain have the most fearsome lineup in the world. However, playing at Etihad Stadium away from home would be difficult for them. Man City will make it difficult for them in the attacking half. Furthermore, they have the tendency to create a big hole in the middle when they attack. Read Independence Cup football likely to begin Nov 27 Manchester City are one of Europe's top teams and clearly one of the favorites to win the Champions League in the 2021-2022 season. Mauricio Pochettino's side will put Pep Guardiola's side under a lot of strain in this Man City vs PSG match.

Manchester United held Atalanta to a 2-2 draw thanks to an injury-time strike from Cristiano Ronaldo. The Red Devils had a little advantage in ball possession, but La Dea created more chances during the match. Manchester United lead the Group F points standings after four matches, followed by Villarreal, who defeated Young Boys 2-0 on the same evening. Atalanta and Young Boys are now third and fourth in this group, respectively. The match report of Atalanta vs. Manchester United is discussed in this article. Match Report: Atalanta vs. Man Utd Cristiano Ronaldo has proven to be a savior for Manchester United since making his second start at Old Trafford. He scored twice in the encounter against Atalanta, including a stoppage-time goal to snatch a point away from home. This point did not guarantee a spot in the Round of 16 of the Champions League 2021/2022 season. However, Manchester United remained top of Group F with 7 points as a result of the outcome.  Atalanta pressed hard in the first 30 minutes and equalized in the 12th minute of the game. Atalanta's Duvan Zapata was outstanding on the night. He was a constant danger to Man United's defense. Zapata set up a nice assist for Josip Ilicic, who smashed the ball into the net to give the hosts a 1-0 lead. Read Sepp Blatter, Platini indicted for fraud in Switzerland Manchester United coach Ole had to adjust his formation because of an injury to defender Raphael Varane. The visitors made a valiant effort to equalize, and courtesy to some excellent teamwork in the injury time before halftime, they were able to do it. Ronaldo hammered the ball into the right corner after receiving a through pass from compatriot Bruno Fernandes. It didn't take long for Atalanta to regain the advantage. Atalanta seized a 2-1 lead in the match with a goal by Duvan Zapata in the 11th minute of the second half. He raced down the left-wing, breaking past Harry Maguire, and placing the ball into the right corner of the net. The Manchester United players tried to throw away the lead after that, but they were unable to create a consistent effort in the opposition quarter. Conversely, Atalanta executed a number of counter-attacks and they had better chances than Man United. Read AFC U-23 Asian Cup: Bangladesh concede 0-3 goal defeat against Saudi Arabia Then, in the 91st minute, Cristiano Ronaldo slammed a thunderous low volley into the bottom left corner of the net, beating the goalkeeper to tie it up at 2-2. Manchester United did not leave the field empty-handed thanks to Ronaldo's strike. Match Statistics: Manchester United vs. Atalanta  Manchester United had 53 percent ball possession, while Atalanta had 47 percent, according to the match statistics. The visiting team made 566 passes, while the home team made 504 passes. Manchester United had a passing accuracy of 82 percent, while Atalanta had an accuracy of 83 percent. Man Utd attempted 13 shots and had four of them hit the target. On the other hand, Atalanta made 10 efforts and had four shots on target. Read UEFA Champions League 2021/2022: GroupWise Favorites to qualify for Round 16 Atalanta were penalized for 11 fouls but received no cards. On the other hand, Manchester United committed 14 fouls and received one yellow card.   Aftermath Manchester United coach Ole Gunnar Solskjær was under fire coming into this match after a devastating 5-0 loss to Liverpool just a few days ago. Though his team made an unbelievable comeback earlier this week, winning 3-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium against Spurs. However, Man United showed once again on Wednesday (November 2) against Atalanta that they are not a strong enough team to win big games. Instead, they rely heavily on their star player Cristiano Ronaldo, who saved the Red Devils for the third time in the Champions League this season. Read  Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo: Who made the strongest start with the new clubs? Manchester United's next encounter is on November 23 against Villarreal, while Atalanta will face Young Boys on November 24. The outcome of these two games might determine the group's fate.