The road to Budapest reaches a critical junction today.
Anfield and the Riyadh Air Metropolitano set the stage for tonight’s return fixtures. Here is everything you need to know before the 21:00 CET kickoff.
Today’s Champions League Fixtures
| Match | Venue | Kickoff (CET) | Aggregate Score |
| Liverpool vs. Paris Saint-Germain | Anfield | 21:00 | PSG leads 2–0 |
| Atlético Madrid vs. Barcelona | Riyadh Air Metropolitano | 21:00 | Atlético leads 2–0 |
1. Liverpool vs. PSG: Can Anfield Produce Another Miracle?
Arne Slot’s Liverpool face a mountain to climb after a difficult night in Paris last Wednesday. The reigning champions, PSG, showcased their clinical edge, leaving the Reds with a two-goal deficit to overturn.
The First Leg: PSG secured a 2–0 victory at the Parc des Princes.
Liverpool struggled to contain the Parisian attack and will regret not snatching an away goal. What to Know: Liverpool enters this game with mixed fitness news. While Curtis Jones has returned to training after a groin scare against Fulham, the Reds must find a way to score at least twice against a defense that has kept them quiet for 90 minutes already.
The Atmosphere: Anfield is famous for European comebacks (think Barcelona 2019), and the "12th man" will be vital tonight if they are to dethrone the holders.
2. Atlético Madrid vs. Barcelona: The Fifth Chapter
In what has become the defining rivalry of the 2026 Spanish season, Atlético and Barcelona meet for the fifth time in just two months. This time, a spot in the Champions League semi-finals is the prize.
The First Leg: Diego Simeone’s men pulled off a tactical masterclass at the Spotify Camp Nou, securing a shock 2–0 away win.
What to Know: Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is desperately hoping to have Frenkie de Jong back in the starting lineup to provide some much-needed creativity. For Atlético, there is a glimmer of hope that legendary goalkeeper Jan Oblak could return from a muscle injury that has kept him out since mid-March.
The Stakes: Whichever team advances tonight will face the winner of the Arsenal vs. Sporting CP tie in the semi-finals.
Looking Ahead to Wednesday (April 15)
The quarter-final stage concludes tomorrow with two more massive second-leg clashes:
Arsenal vs. Sporting CP (Arsenal leads 1–0)
Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid (Bayern leads 2–1)
Where to Watch
UK: Amazon Prime Video (Coverage starts at 19:30 BST)
US: Paramount+ / CBS Sports
Spain: Movistar Liga de Campeones