The draw at Nyon today determined the quarterfinal matches in the Champions League. There are 2 derbies that meet big rivals as Barcelona face Atletico Madrid and PSG will play against Manchester City. Barcelona and Atletico are currently first and second in La Liga and now bring the battle between them on the European pitch in their contempt to win the tournament. They already met at the same stage 2 years ago when the first match finished 1:1 in Barcelona and then 1:0 for Atletico in Madrid. In the other derby of the stage play that have never qualified for the semifinals of the tournament. Now the winner will have the opportunity to advance further in the European battle as both teams' bosses invested a lot of money and are eager for the most valuable trophy in football.
In the other two quarterfinals, that will surely be in the shadow of the first two clashes, will play Wolfsburg against Real Madrid and Bayern against Benfica. The Bavarians have an easy opponent after they were close to be eliminated from Juventus with 2 draws that both finished 2:2.
Dates for the matches:
5th April: Barcelona - Atletico, Bayern - Benfica
6th April: PSG - Man City, Wolfsburg - Real Madrid
12th April: Man City - PSG, Real - Wolfsburg
13 April: Atletico - Barcelona, Benfica - Bayern
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