The Champions League quarterfinal draw is just around the corner, and fans are eagerly anticipating the results. This year’s competition has been intense and unpredictable, with several major upsets along the way. The draw will determine who will face off in the quarterfinals, with the winners advancing to the semifinals.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Champions League quarterfinal draw:
Live stream and start time
The draw will take place on Friday, April 9th, at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11 am ET (3 pm GMT) and will be live-streamed on UEFA’s official website.
Schedule and scenarios
The quarterfinals will be played over two legs, with the first leg scheduled for April 27th and 28th and the second leg scheduled for May 4th and 5th. The draw will determine the matchups for these games. The teams will play each other in a home-and-away format, with the team with the highest aggregate score advancing to the semifinals.
There are four scenarios to consider in the quarterfinals:
1. Two teams from the same country cannot be drawn against each other.
2. The team that is drawn first in each pairing will play the first leg at home.
3. The team that advances from the quarterfinals will play the first leg of the semifinals at home.
4. The semifinal draw will take place immediately after the quarterfinal draw.
Semifinals
The winners of the quarterfinals will advance to the semifinals, which will also be played over two legs. The first leg is scheduled for April 27th and 28th, and the second leg is scheduled for May 4th and 5th. The team with the highest aggregate score will advance to the finals.
The semifinal draw will take place immediately after the quarterfinal draw. There are no restrictions on the teams that can be drawn against each other, but the team drawn first will play the first leg at home.
Final
The Champions League final will be played on May 29th at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey. The winner of the semifinals will advance to the final, where they will face off against each other in a single match. The team that wins the final will be crowned the Champions League winners for the 2020-21 season.
In conclusion, the Champions League quarterfinal draw is an exciting and highly anticipated event for football fans across the globe. The draw will determine the matchups for the quarterfinals, which will be played over two legs. The winners will advance to the semifinals, which will also be played over two legs. The semifinal and final draws will take place immediately after the quarterfinal draw, and the Champions League final will be played on May 29th in Istanbul.
