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Champions League Shockers: Real Madrid, Liverpool Out as 2026 Semi-Final Lineup Emerges
The semi-final lineup for the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League has been officially confirmed following the conclusion of a dramatic quarter-final stage on Wednesday night.
European heavyweights were sent crashing out, including Real Madrid and Liverpool, while defending champions Paris Saint-Germain continue their title defence in dominant fashion.
Quarter-Final Results
PSG Dominate Liverpool
Paris Saint-Germain delivered one of the most convincing performances of the round, eliminating Liverpool with a 4-0 aggregate victory.
- First Leg: PSG 2-0 Liverpool (Parc des Princes, Paris)
- Second Leg: Liverpool 0-2 PSG (Anfield, England)
Atletico Edge Barcelona
Atletico Madrid stunned rivals FC Barcelona with a 3-2 aggregate win.
- First Leg: Barcelona 0-2 Atletico Madrid (Camp Nou)
- Second Leg: Atletico Madrid 1-2 Barcelona (Metropolitano Stadium)
Arsenal Hold Firm Against Sporting
Arsenal secured a narrow but effective victory over Sporting CP.
- First Leg: Sporting 0-1 Arsenal (Lisbon)
- Second Leg: Arsenal 0-0 Sporting (Emirates Stadium)
Bayern Knock Out Real Madrid in Thriller
Bayern Munich eliminated Real Madrid in a high-scoring encounter, winning 6-3 on aggregate.
- First Leg: Real Madrid 1-2 Bayern Munich (Santiago Bernabéu)
- Second Leg: Bayern Munich 4-3 Real Madrid (Allianz Arena)
The result marked a painful exit for Madrid, with controversy surrounding late decisions as the match edged toward extra time.
Semi-Final Fixtures (2026)
PSG vs Bayern Munich
A blockbuster clash sees reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain take on German giants Bayern Munich.
- First Leg: April 28/29, 2026 – Parc des Princes, Paris
- Second Leg: May 5/6, 2026 – Allianz Arena, Munich
Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal
Atletico Madrid face Arsenal in what promises to be a tightly contested semi-final.
- First Leg: April 28/29, 2026 – Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid
- Second Leg: May 5/6, 2026 – Emirates Stadium, London
With Europe’s elite narrowed down to four, fans can expect high-intensity clashes as teams battle for a place in the final. PSG remain the only side to cruise through the quarter-finals, while Bayern, Atletico, and Arsenal all showed resilience under pressure.
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