UEFA Champions League 2023-24 Quarterfinals and Semifinals Schedule Announced

The UEFA Champions League 2023-24 quarterfinals will be held from April 25-27, followed by the semifinals on April 29-30, the third-place match on May 2, and the final on May 3 at Wembley Stadium in London.

In the semifinals, Bayern Munich will face Real Madrid, while Paris Saint-Germain will take on Borussia Dortmund. Bayern Munich are making their 21st European Cup/Champions League semifinal appearance, while Real Madrid are making their record 33rd appearance. These two teams have met in the Champions League semifinals eight times, more than any other pairing in the competition's history.

The first leg of the semifinal between Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain will be held on May 1 at the BVB Stadion Dortmund. Dortmund and Paris have faced each other in the group stage this season, with Paris winning 2-0 at home and the teams drawing 1-1 in Dortmund. Dortmund have a strong home record in European semifinal matches, while Paris have a mixed record at this stage of the Champions League.

Both Bayern Munich and Real Madrid have shown resilience this season, with Bayern overcoming Lazio and Arsenal, and Real Madrid defeating Leipzig and Manchester City. The coaches, Thomas Tuchel of Bayern and Carlo Ancelotti of Real Madrid, have expressed their confidence in their teams' abilities to reach the final.

Why this matters: The UEFA Champions League is the most prestigious club soccer tournament in the world. The semifinal matchups feature some of the top teams and players in Europe, and the outcomes will have significant implications for the clubs and their fans.

The experts predict that Bayern Munich and Real Madrid will advance to the final, with Real Madrid being the favorite to win the tournament. However, the PSG vs. Dortmund tie is expected to be closely contested, with PSG being the slight favorite to progress. "The match will feature two of the most prolific teams in the knockout stage this season, with Paris scoring 10 goals and Dortmund impressing at home against PSV and Atlético Madrid," according to the article.

Key Takeaways

• 2023-24 Champions League quarterfinals: April 25-27, semifinals: April 29-30
• Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund vs. Paris Saint-Germain in semifinals
• Bayern and Real Madrid have met in semifinals 8 times, most in competition history
• Dortmund have strong home record, PSG have mixed record in Champions League semifinals
• Experts predict Bayern-Real final, with Real Madrid favored to win the tournament