Champions League semi-finals are set as PSG, Bayern, Arsenal & Atlético learn their fate

The UEFA Champions League semi-final matchups are confirmed following the completion of the quarter-finals. The quarterfinals ended with some thrilling knockouts to book their spots in the last four. 

UEFA Champions League semi-finals set: Arsenal faces Atlético Madrid, Bayern Munich draws PSG

The draw pits English Premier League leaders Arsenal against the defensively resolute Atlético side managed by Diego Simeone. In the other bracket, German giants Bayern Munich, fresh off eliminating 15-time champions Real Madrid, will battle French powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain. 

First legs are scheduled for late April, with second legs in early May. The winners will meet in the final on May 30, 2026, at Budapest's Puskás Aréna.

Talking about the results, the Gunners advanced past Sporting CP with a narrow aggregate victory, showcasing improved maturity under Mikel Arteta. Atlético Madrid booked their place by overcoming Barcelona in the quarter-finals, relying on their trademark counter-attacking style and stunning defense. 

On the other side, Bayern Munich stunned Real Madrid with a strong aggregate win, ending the Spanish side's dominance. PSG eliminated Liverpool to book a spot in the last four to fix the semifinals clash against Vincent Kompany's side. 

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