This Friday, UEFA defined the matches for the quarterfinals of the 2022/23 Champions League through a draw. UEFA has determined the seeding of the semi-finals and the team that will have the field command in the decision at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium, in Istanbul, Turkey, on June 10. Information was disseminated in a clear and objective manner, allowing fans to schedule themselves to follow the games and root for their favorite teams. But it is important to emphasize that the definitions were made in a fair and transparent way, following the rules and criteria established by UEFA to guarantee the impartiality and integrity of the tournament.
The quarterfinal matches
Real Madrid vs Chelsea
Benfica vs Inter Milan
Manchester City vs Bayern Munich
Milan vs Napoli
In defining the clashes of the quarterfinals of the Champions League, no restrictions were imposed on the countries of the teams or on the fact that they had already faced each other in the group stage. So among the teams that qualified, only Napoli and Manchester City have never won a tournament title. Napoli, incidentally, arrives at this stage of the competition for the first time, which shows the evolution of the club in recent seasons. Manchester City, despite having a squad full of stars and being one of the favorites for the title, is still looking for its first victory in the Champions League. This scenario of balance between the teams that will compete in the quarterfinals makes the competition even more exciting and unpredictable, increasing the expectations of fans and admirers of world football.
Find out how the Semi-Finals will be seeded
The winner of the unprecedented confrontation between Milan and Napoli, valid for the quarterfinals of the Champions League, will face in the semifinal the team that emerges victorious from the clash between Benfica and Inter Milan. On the other hand, Manchester City or Bayern Munich will face the winner of the duel between Real Madrid and Chelsea.
It should be noted that in the final of the competition, the home team will be defined from the second semifinal, which may involve City, Bayern, Real Madrid or Chelsea. This information is essential for football fans to be able to program themselves and follow the matches with even more enthusiasm, rooting for their favorite teams. So the road to the final will be long and challenging for all teams, and excitement is guaranteed in every match.
What will be the dates and times of the games?
Quarterfinals (first leg games): Tuesday, April 11 at 4:00 pm (Brasília time);
Benfica X Inter and Man City X Bayern
Quarterfinals (first leg games): Wednesday, April 12 at 4:00 pm (Brasília time);
Real Madrid X Chelsea and Ac Milan X Napoli
Quarterfinals (Return Games): Tuesday, April 18 at 4:00 pm (Brasília time);
Napoli X Ac Milan and Chelsea X Real Madrid
Quarterfinals (Return Games): Wednesday, April 19 at 4:00 pm (Brasília time);
Inter X Benfica and Bayern X Man City
Semifinal (First leg): Tuesday, May 9th and Wednesday, May 10th;
Matches to be defined
Semifinal (Return Matches): Tuesday, May 16th and Wednesday, May 17th;
Matches to be defined
Final: Saturday, June 10, at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul.
About the Quarterfinal Matches
In the last two years, Real Madrid and Chelsea have faced each other in the Champions League on two occasions: last season, the Spanish team won in the quarterfinals, while in the other edition it was the English team that advanced. In addition, Inter Milan and Benfica already decided the title of European champion in the 1964/65 season, in a historic game that was etched in the memory of the fans.
In turn, Manchester City and Bayern Munich have faced each other six times in the Champions League, but all in the group stage, in the 2011, 2013 and 2014 seasons. In these clashes, each team emerged victorious on three occasions. Milan and Napoli, on the other hand, have a long history of duels in Italian competitions, with a total of 159 matches played. In these clashes, Milan won on 62 occasions, while Napoli won on 47 occasions. This data highlights the existing rivalry between the teams and further increases the expectation for the Champions League clashes.