The final four teams of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League were finalized today following a dramatic conclusion to the quarter final stage. Arsenal secured their place in the semi finals for the second consecutive season after a hard fought 0-0 draw against Sporting CP, which gave them a 1-0 aggregate victory. They are joined by Bayern Munich, who eliminated Real Madrid in a high scoring 4-3 aggregate thriller. 

The semi final schedule is now officially set, with the first leg matches taking place in late April. Paris Saint Germain (PSG) will host Bayern Munich on Tuesday, April 28, while Atlético de Madrid will welcome Arsenal the following night, April 29. These matches are expected to draw record viewership as heavyweights like Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane look to lead their respective clubs to the final in Budapest. 

The road to the final at the Puskás Aréna has been particularly impressive for Arsenal, who have maintained an extraordinary eight clean sheets throughout the tournament. Bayern Munich, under Vincent Kompany, is also being hailed for their scoring prowess as they pursue their seventh European title. Football fans are bracing for a month of elite European competition as the quest for the most prestigious trophy in club football intensifies.