The Champions League draw delivered its verdict this Friday March 15. PSG inherits FC Barcelona in the quarter-finals and will face, in the event of qualification, Atletico Madrid or Borussia Dortmund.
The essentials
The Champions League draw took place à Nyon, Switzerland this Friday March 15 à midday.
PSG inherited FC Barcelona in the quarter-finals and will face, in the event of qualification, Atletico Madrid or Borussia Dortmund in the semi-final.
Here is the list of other posters: Arsenal – Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid – Dortmund, Real Madrid – Manchester City and PSG – Barcelona.
The quarter-final first leg of the Champions League will take place on April 9 and 10. The return matches are scheduled for April 16 and 17.
Live
12:30 – Another huge poster
This Champions League draw also offered a sublime poster that looked like a final. Indeed, Real Madrid, 14 times winners, faces defending champion Manchester City in a meeting that promises to be exceptional.
12:25 – A very bad memory for Paris
March 8, 2017 is gravely remembered. &agrav; never in the memory of Parisian supporters and any football fan. This return match between FC Barcelona and PSG had caused headaches & Unai Emery and his team who had nevertheless corrected the Blaugrana à on the way there. But the return was a nightmare for Paris swept away 6-1 at the Camp Nou in a historic evening.
12:21 – A reunion and a trè ;s bad memory
This is far from being the first PSG – Barcelona in the history of the Champions League. Since the arrival of the Qataris & At the head of the capital's club, FC Barcelona wasé the most encountered adversary by the Parisians.
Here is a summary of the posters for the quarter-finals of the Champions League after the draw :
Arsenal – Bayern Munich
Atletico Madrid – Borussia Dortmund
Real Madrid – Manchester City
PSG – Barcelona
12:16 – The draw for the semi-finals!
After the draw for the quarter-finals of the Champions League, we know the draw for the semi-finals. PSG, if it passes FC Barcelona, will face Dortmund or Atlético Madrid. The winner of Arsenal – Bayern will face Real Madrid or Manchester City.
Paris-Saint-Germain will face FC Barcelona at the Parc des Princes &agrav; on the way there. Paris is therefore fixed.
12:13 – AN IMMENSE SHOCK!
Real Madrid will host Manchester City in this quarter-final first leg!
12:12 – A less tense poster on paper
Atlético Madrid is firedé by lot. The Colchoneros will face Borussia Dortmund in a less tough match than the first.
12:11 – A big first shock!
Arsenal will host in the quarter-final first leg. The Gunners inherit Bayern Munich! The Germans will be à the Allianz Arena on the return.
The draw for the Champions League finally begins at Nyon! PSG will know its opponent, the pressure is mounting for the supporters of the eight teams.
12 :08 – John Obi Mikel's prediction
The former Chelsea midfielder hopes to see, at least, an English club in the final of the Champions League which will take place à Wembley. "I hope Arsenal or Manchester City will be there”, smiled John Obi Mikel.
12:07 – The words of John Obi Mikel
John Obi Mikel on his Champions League title: 'It meant a lot because all the fans wanted him to win this trophy. It's special to play these special evenings of the Champions League with the anthem that transcends us."
12:06 – A former Champions League winner for the draw
John Obi Mikel, winner of the Champions League 2012-2013, joins Giorgio Marchetti to proceed to the draw.
12:04 – Monsieur draw is on stage
The general secretary of UEFA, Giorgio Marchetti, makes his entrance onto the stage to oversee the draw for the Champions League. He points out that this is the last print in this format in the history of the competition.
12:02 – The quarter-finalists presented
Arsenal, Atlético Madrid, FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City, Paris-Saint-Germain and Real Madrid are presented with a video showing the goals of these teams in the eighth ;mes of final.
It's noon! The Champions League draw ceremony begins at Nyon at UEFA headquarters. The presentation of the teams will precede the start of the long-awaited moment where PSG will know their opponent for the quarter-finals of the biggest European competition.
11:45 – How the Champions League draw works
À a quarter of an hour before the start of the ceremony, here is a quick summary of what you need to know about the proceedings. oacute; of this Champions League draw. This is an open print without serial head. Everyone can meet. The first team drawn plays its quarter-final first leg. home.
Then comes the draw for the semi-finals. Four balls will be in the jar with the messages "winner of quarter-final 1", "winner of quarter-final 2" And so on. It must be remembered that this format is the last in the history of the competition. À From next year, with the new Champions League formula, computers will be used.
11:30 – The cut with big ears is present
It is coveted by all the biggest European players and by the biggest teams. The Champions League trophy is obviously present on the team's side. from Nyon, Switzerland, where the draw for the Champions League is taking place.