Overview of UEFA Champions League Quarterfinals
The UEFA Champions League quarterfinals reach their decisive second legs this week. Four ties—Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona, Liverpool vs. Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid and Arsenal vs. Sporting Lisbon—will determine which teams advance to the semifinals. With one goal, two-goal or multi-goal margins separating sides, each matchup features high stakes, dramatic storylines and crucial tactical battles. Here’s everything you need to know about Champions League live stream options, the full schedule and the scenarios that could send your favorite club through.
First-Leg Recap and Title Contenders
• Atletico Madrid hold a 2-0 lead over Barcelona, capitalizing on defensive solidity and counterattacks.
• Paris Saint-Germain drew 2-2 with Liverpool, leaving the tie wide open but giving the French side an away-goals cushion.
• Bayern Munich edged Real Madrid 2-1 in a tight battle, asserting their credentials as favorites.
• Arsenal claimed a 1-0 victory at Sporting Lisbon, showcasing defensive resilience and leaving Sporting needing a two-goal turnaround.
How to Watch Quarterfinal Second Legs
Paramount+ provides exclusive live stream coverage of all Champions League quarterfinal matches, including pre- and post-match shows and a multicast option to follow multiple games simultaneously. Select portions of each broadcast air on CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports Golazo Network, with these highlights:
• UEFA Champions League Today pre-match on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network
• Live quarterfinal second legs in full on Paramount+
• UEFA Champions League Today post-match on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Network
• The Champions Club analysis on CBS Sports Golazo Network and YouTube
Quarterfinal Second-Leg Schedule
All times U.S. Eastern
Tuesday, April 14
• 2 p.m. – UEFA Champions League Today pre-match (Paramount+)
• 3 p.m. – UCL multicast (Paramount+)
• 3 p.m. – Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona (Paramount+)
• 3 p.m. – Liverpool vs. Paris Saint-Germain (Paramount+)
• 5 p.m. – UEFA Champions League Today post-match (Paramount+, CBS Sports Network)
• 5 p.m. – The Champions Club (CBS Sports Golazo Network, YouTube)
Wednesday, April 15
• 2 p.m. – UEFA Champions League Today pre-match (Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network)
• 3 p.m. – UCL multicast (Paramount+)
• 3 p.m. – Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid (Paramount+)
• 3 p.m. – Arsenal vs. Sporting Lisbon (Paramount+)
• 5 p.m. – UEFA Champions League Today post-match (Paramount+, CBS Sports Network)
• 5 p.m. – The Champions Club (CBS Sports Golazo Network, YouTube)
Advancement Scenarios Explained
Understanding the qualification criteria adds drama to every minute. Here’s what each team needs to progress:
Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona
• First leg: Barcelona 0–2 Atletico Madrid
• Atletico advance with: a win or draw
• Barcelona advance with: a three-goal victory
• Extra time if: Barcelona lead by exactly two goals after 90 minutes
Liverpool vs. Paris Saint-Germain
• First leg: Paris Saint-Germain 2–2 Liverpool
• PSG advance with: a win or draw
• Liverpool advance with: a three-goal victory
• Extra time if: Liverpool lead by exactly two goals after 90 minutes
Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid
• First leg: Real Madrid 1–2 Bayern Munich
• Bayern advance with: a win or draw
• Real Madrid advance with: a two-goal victory
• Extra time if: Real Madrid lead by exactly one goal after 90 minutes
Arsenal vs. Sporting Lisbon
• First leg: Sporting Lisbon 0–1 Arsenal
• Arsenal advance with: a win or draw
• Sporting Lisbon advance with: a two-goal victory
• Extra time if: Sporting Lisbon lead by exactly one goal after 90 minutes
Prepare for an exhilarating week of Champions League action, live streams and edge-of-your-seat scenarios as Europe’s top clubs battle for a spot in the semifinals.