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2024/25 Champions League Quarter-Finals: Complete Guide
Eight top European football clubs are competing in the Champions League quarter-finals on their journey to the final in Munich. Here’s everything you need to know about the matchups, schedule, and key stories.
Tournament Basics
The Eight Remaining Teams
- Real Madrid (Spain)
- Arsenal (England)
- Paris Saint-Germain (France)
- Aston Villa (England)
- Bayern Munich (Germany)
- Inter Milan (Italy)
- FC Barcelona (Spain)
- Borussia Dortmund (Germany)
Match Schedule
- First matches: April 9-10, 2025
- Return matches: April 16-17, 2025
- All games start at 3:00 PM Eastern Time
How to Watch
- US viewers: Paramount+ shows all matches
- CBS Sports Network shows select games on TV
- Multiple camera angles and stats available on streaming platforms
How Teams Advance
- Winners determined by total goals across both matches
- If tied after both games: 30 minutes extra time, then penalty shootout
- Away goals rule no longer applies (removed in 2021)
The Quarter-Final Matchups
Real Madrid vs. Arsenal
Real Madrid
- Defending champions with up-and-down form
- Strong in big Champions League moments
- Key players: Vinícius Júnior and Toni Kroos
Arsenal
- First quarter-final in over ten years
- Possible issues with defender William Saliba and midfielder Martin Ødegaard
- Strong defense now facing their biggest test
Player to Watch: Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) – His attacking skills could be decisive against Madrid’s experienced defense
PSG vs. Aston Villa
Paris Saint-Germain
- Playing differently since Kylian Mbappé left
- More team-focused approach under coach Luis Enrique
- Rising star Bradley Barcola stepping up
Aston Villa
- Surprise team in the tournament
- Coach Unai Emery knows how to win in Europe
- Ollie Watkins (striker) and Emiliano Martínez (goalkeeper) leading their success
Interesting Side Story: Unai Emery returns to face his former club PSG
Bayern Munich vs. Inter Milan
Inter Milan
- Italian champions playing consistently well
- Reached the final in 2023
- Strong attacking duo: Lautaro Martínez and Marcus Thuram
Bayern Munich
- Struggling for consistency under new coach Vincent Kompany
- Harry Kane scoring many goals (9 in Champions League)
- Very strong at their home stadium for the second match
Key Point: This matchup could decide the future of Bayern’s coach
FC Barcelona vs. Borussia Dortmund
Barcelona
- Playing well despite financial problems
- Powerful attack with Raphinha, Lewandowski, and young star Lamine Yamal
- Robert Lewandowski faces his former team
Borussia Dortmund
- Underdogs who reached last year’s final
- Better in European games than in German league
- Need striker Niclas Füllkrug to perform against Barcelona’s skilled team
Big Picture
- End of the Messi-Ronaldo era, making way for new stars
- Real Madrid remains the favorite with their tournament experience (15 titles)
- PSG’s team-focused approach could be a new model for success
- More unpredictable than past years, giving teams like Aston Villa a real chance
- This is the last Champions League before the tournament format changes next season
