Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi
New Delhi, Apr 14: The UEFA Champions League quarterfinals are set to deliver another round of high drama as the second legs kick off this week. With four powerhouses — Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and Aston Villa — all trailing after the first leg, fans are bracing for what could be a series of unforgettable comebacks or crushing exits.
Barcelona travel to Dortmund with a commanding 4-0 advantage. After their dominant first-leg performance, the Spanish side looks poised to advance with ease. Their star forward and captain Raphinha continues to dazzle in both La Liga and Europe, leading the charts in goals and assists. For Dortmund, the challenge is monumental. They’ll need a near-perfect night at home to stage what would be one of the greatest comebacks in Champions League history.
In Birmingham, Aston Villa will look to turn things around against Paris Saint-Germain. A 3-1 loss in Paris has left the Premier League club with little room for error. Backed by a passionate home crowd, Villa are expected to come out swinging. But with PSG in top form after clinching the Ligue 1 title under Luis Enrique, and known for their lethal counterattacks, the English side faces a steep uphill climb.
Inter Milan host Bayern Munich with a narrow lead, earned through a tactically sound performance in the first leg. Inter’s patient, possession-heavy style will be tested against a Bayern side desperate to break through. Harry Kane and company will need to find their rhythm and show more creativity in the final third if they hope to keep their European journey alive.
Real Madrid, meanwhile, are up against their toughest challenge yet — overcoming a 3-0 deficit against a relentless Arsenal. The Gunners stunned the reigning champions in the first leg with a near-flawless display. But Madrid are no strangers to miracle moments, having famously pulled off a late turnaround against Manchester City in 2022. With their Champions League pedigree and a squad built for big nights, they’ll be hoping to write another dramatic chapter at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Fans in India can catch all the action live on Sony Sports Ten 1 and Ten 2, in both SD and HD, with streaming available exclusively on Sony LIV. Matches begin at 12:30 am IST on April 16 and 17.
The full quarterfinal second-leg schedule is as follows:
Aston Villa vs PSG – April 16, 00:30 IST
Dortmund vs Barcelona – April 16, 00:30 IST
Real Madrid vs Arsenal – April 17, 00:30 IST
Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich – April 17, 00:30 IST