The draw for the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League, held on Friday, resulted in exciting matchups for the giants of European football. The draw was conducted in an open format, allowing teams from the same country to face each other.
The draw produced a fiery clash between the defending champion Chelsea and Real Madrid, marking a rematch from last season's semi-finals. The draw was favorable for Liverpool, placing them against Portuguese side Benfica, while English team Manchester City will face Spanish team Atletico Madrid, and German club Bayern Munich will take on Spanish opponent Villarreal.
Quarter-final matches will be held over one week in April, with the first legs taking place on April 5 and 6, and the second legs on April 12 and 13.