The Round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League has concluded, with 8 European clubs advancing to the quarter-finals, a stage known for featuring "heavyweight clashes." English and Spanish clubs dominated the lineup of teams reaching the quarter-finals, while Italy was completely absent from this stage.
**What are the 8 remaining teams in the Champions League?**
The 8 teams qualified for the quarter-finals are Liverpool, Manchester City, and Chelsea from England, Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, and Villarreal from Spain, Bayern Munich from Germany, and Benfica from Portugal.
**Draw Date**
The draw for the quarter-finals of the Champions League will take place on Friday at 2 PM Mecca time.
**Draw Regulations**
There are no regulations for this draw; it is entirely open, allowing any team to face another, even if both are from the same country. We could witness clashes such as Liverpool against Manchester City and Real Madrid against Atlético Madrid.
**Quarter-Final Match Dates**
The quarter-final matches will take place over one week in April, with the first leg scheduled for April 5 and 6, and the second leg on April 12 and 13.
**Semi-Final Draw**
Immediately after the quarter-final draw, the semi-final draw will be held, revealing the complete path of the tournament.
**Favorites**
Experts and media have identified three main contenders for this year's Champions League title: Manchester City and Liverpool from England, and Bayern Munich from Germany, with Chelsea and Real Madrid considered lesser candidates.
**Dark Horse**
Villarreal from Spain and Benfica from Portugal are regarded as the biggest surprises of this season’s Champions League, both achieving impressive and unexpected results in the tournament. Villarreal continues its surprises after winning the UEFA Europa League last season, while Benfica is reviving past glories by reaching the quarter-finals.
