Real Madrid get Chelsea as Man City play Atletico in UCL quarter-finals

It’s a replay of last season’s semi-final as Real Madrid are paired with Chelsea in the 2021/2022 UEFA Champions League (UCL) quarter-final rounds.

In another mouthwatering clash, Manchester City will hope their ever-blazing attacking prowess can break down the defensive juggernaut of Atletico Madrid.

The quarter-final draw ceremony took place in Nyon, Switzerland, on Friday afternoon.

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With the competition inching towards its business ends, heavyweights are set to collide with the excitement of football fans across the globe.

Bayern Munich have been presented with a tricky tie against the giant-slaying Villarreal side, who knocked out Juventus on their way to the final eight.

Liverpool will be hoping that their impressive recent run of brilliant displays continues when they face Benfica.

The first legs of matches will be played on April 5/6, 2022, while the second legs will take place on April 12/13, 2022.

Champions League quarter-final draw in full:

• Chelsea vs Real Madrid
• Manchester City vs Athletico Madrid
• Villarreal vs Bayern Munich
• Benfica vs Liverpool

Semi-final draw:

• Winner of QF 2 vs Winner of QF 1
• Winner of QF 4 vs Winner of QF 3

Semi-final clashes will be played between April 26 and 27, with the second legs holding the following week. The final will be held in Paris on May 28.