Giant clashes: Man City clash and Bayern and Real Madrid meet Chelsea in UCL quarter-finals

March 17 - Manchester City's quest for a first-ever Champions League trophy has been made even more difficult with the toughest quarter-final draw possible.

City were drawn today to face six-time winners Bayern Munich, the dream final for many observers, while holders Real Madrid were paired with Chelsea.

Inter Milan take on Benfica and Serie A champions AC Milan take on current leaders Napoli in an all-Italian quarter-final.

City beat seven other German opponents RB Leipzig in the round of 16, but Bundesliga champions Bayern have a rich history in the tournament and proved their pedigree by knocking out Paris St-Germain.

This is the third consecutive season that Chelsea and Real Madrid, the record 14 wins, have met in the competition. Chelsea beat Real in the semi-finals to lift the trophy in 2020-21 before losing 5-4 on aggregate to the Spanish giants last season in the quarter-finals.

If Chelsea and City are successful, they will meet in a Premier League semi-final while AC Milan or Napoli will face Inter Milan or Benfica in the other semi-final.

The first legs of the quarter-finals will take place on April 11 and 12, the return matches on April 18 and 19.

The first legs of the semi-finals will take place on May 9 and 10 and the return matches on May 16 and 17. The Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey will host the final on June 10.

Champions League quarter-final draw

Real Madrid v Chelsea

Inter Milan v Benfica

Manchester City v Bayern Munich

AC Milan v Napoli

Champions League semi-final draw

AC Milan or Napoli versus Benfica or Inter Milan

Real Madrid or Chelsea versus Manchester City or Bayern Munich

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