UEFA Champions League quarter-final, semi-final and final draws: When were they, where were they, who was involved?
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When were they? Which teams were involved? When were the fixtures? All you need to know about the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League quarter-final, semi-final and final draws.
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The 2023/24 UEFA Champions League quarter-final, semi-final and final draws took place at 12:00 CET on Friday 15 March 2024.
Quarter-final and semi-final draws
Quarter-finals
Arsenal vs Bayern München
Atlético de Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund
Real Madrid vs Manchester City
Paris Saint-Germain vs Barcelona
Semi-finals
1: Atlético de Madrid / Borussia Dortmund vs Paris Saint-Germain / Barcelona
2: Arsenal / Bayern München vs Real Madrid vs Manchester City
Can teams from the same country play each other in the Champions League quarter-finals?
Yes, it was an open draw. There were no seedings and no country protection, so clubs could face opposition from the same national association and teams they previously came up against in the group stage.
How did the Champions League quarter-final draw work?
Eight balls containing the names of the quarter-finalists were placed in a large central bowl and shuffled. The first team drawn plays its first match at home, against the second team drawn. The procedure was repeated with the remaining balls in the bowl to complete the quarter-final pairings.
How did the Champions League semi-final draw work?
For the semi-final draw, four balls containing slips of paper marked 'Winners of quarter-final 1' to 'Winners of quarter-final 4' were placed in a large central bowl and shuffled. The first and second balls drawn determined the first semi-final pairing, the first ball drawn representing the home team for the first leg. The procedure was repeated with the remaining balls in the bowl to complete the semi-final pairings.
Why was there a draw for the Champions League final?
A third draw was held to determine the 'home' side in the final for administrative reasons. This will be the winners of semi-final 1.
How could I watch the draw?
The draw was streamed live on UEFA.com.
When do the quarter-final and semi-final games take place?
Quarter-final first legs: 9/10 April 2024
Quarter-final second legs: 16/17 April 2024
Semi-final first legs: 30 April/ 1 May 2024
Semi-final second legs: 7/8 May 2024
Where is the 2023/24 final?
The 2023/24 Champions League final will take place at London's Wembley Stadium on Saturday 1 June. Known as the 'Home of Football', Wembley has hosted seven previous European Cup finals – more than any other stadium.