UEFA Champions League Quarter Final Draw 2025
The draw for the UEFA Quarter-finals is scheduled for March 17, 2025 at 12:00 CET. The first matches will be played on April 11 and 12, while the second round is scheduled for April 18 and 19.
List of UEFA quarterfinalists:
- Benfica x Inter
- Real Madrid x Chelsea
- Man City x Bayern
- Milan x Napoli
Favourites to Win the Champions League
As excitement builds for the 2025 Champions League season, the prevailing sentiment is that Real Madrid are the clear favorites to lift the coveted trophy. Fresh from their victory in last year's final, they appear well placed to not only defend their title, but to add another piece of metal to the Camp Nou trophy case. However, Liverpool and Manchester City are also strong contenders to make a deep run in the tournament. But once again, it's Real Madrid who are ready and waiting to reestablish themselves as Europe's top club.
At the same time, Bayern Munich is also one of the leading contenders for the Cup. They cruised through Group C, and their 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of the semifinals puts them in a strong position to make it to the final. With an experienced squad, a rock-solid defense and dangerous upfront options, they are a powerhouse in the tournament. Their fans are confident that they will go all the way.
The bookmakers have installed Manchester City as favorites for the 2025 Champions League, with odds of +200. Despite a less-than-perfect performance in the Round of 16, their 1-1 draw with RB Leipzig gives them about as much of an edge as anyone could expect going into the second leg. Along with Juventus and Real Madrid, they form the group of teams most often mentioned as likely contenders for the coveted trophy. They are spurred on by the memory of the near-misses they have endured.