Wembley Stadium will host the Champions League final this year for the first time since 2013. Photo: Action Images/Henry Browne
Champions The league quarter-finals have come to an end as both English clubs endured a night of horror.
Manchester City's dreams of a 'double treble' were shattered after a dramatic penalty shoot-out defeat from Real Madrid. Bernardo Silva and Mateo Kovacic missed penalties as City lost 4-3 on penalties after their pulsating quarter-final match ended 4-4 on aggregate.
Arsenal's hopes were dashed as Joshua Kimmich's header was enough to send Bayern through to the semi-finals. After a thrilling 2-2 draw at Emirates Stadium last week, the tie was finely balanced but it was the hosts who made progress as Kimmich headed home in the second half to seal Bayern's victory.
Kylian Mbappe scored twice in Tuesday's quarter-finals as Paris Saint-Germain took advantage of Barcelona's Ronald Araujo dismissal to reach the semi-finals with a 4-1 win in the return leg.
Borussia Dortmund led 2-0 thanks to Julian Brandt and Jan Maatsen before an own goal from Mats Hummels and a strike from Angel Correa equalized. Atletico Madrid led the way but the hosts responded superbly with Niklas Fullkrug and Marcel Sabitzer scoring to spark celebrations in Dortmund.
When will the Champions League semi-finals take place?
The semi-final draw has already been made. The match schedule will be announced on Thursday.
Bayern Munich will face Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund will meet PSG in the penultimate round.
The first legs will take place on April 30 and May 1, with the second legs scheduled. on May 7-8.
April 30/May 1
Bayern Munich – Real Madrid
Borussia Dortmund – PSG
May 7/8
PSG – Borussia Dortmund
Real Madrid – Bayern Munich
When will the Champions League final take place?
This year's Champions League final will take place on Saturday, June 1st. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 (BST).
Where will it be held?
The 2024 Champions League Final will be held at Wembley Stadium in London.
The European Cup final returns to the famous venue for a record eighth time and the third in the history of the Champions League, after the 2011 and 2013 finals.
Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in an all-German match in 2013, while Manchester United lost 3-1 to Lionel Messi-inspired Barcelona in 2011 .
A young Pep Guardiola helped Barcelona win the 1992 European Cup final at the old Wembley, beating Sampdoria 1-0.
Pep Guardiola celebrates Barcelona's 1992 European Cup triumph at Wembley. Photo: Getty Images/Mark Leach
Staging an exhibition match at Wembley would also be an opportunity for English football to simultaneously end the embarrassment of the Euro 2020 final. the place behind it.
Which channel is on TV in the UK?
TNT Sports has the UK rights to the Champions League and will be showing the final. It is not yet known whether the broadcaster will make the final available for free on YouTube, as it previously did.
How can I watch it in the US?
In the US, the Champions League is broadcast on CBS and CBS Sports Network.
How buy tickets for the final
You can apply to purchase tickets for the final on the official UEFA ticket website.
Who are the current champions?
Manchester City won the Champions League last season, beating Inter Milan 1-0 in the final to claim the treble title.
What is the Champions League prize fund?
The winner of the final will receive €20 million (£17.1 million) from UEFA. However, with progressive prize money on offer as a team progresses through the tournament, the winner could receive up to €85.14 million (£72.69 million), depending on their performance. Manchester City earned around £85 million last year when they won the trophy for the first time.
Who has won the most Champions Leagues?
Real Madrid have won the European Cup the most times (14), AC Milan ( 7) are in second place, and third place is shared by Liverpool and Bayern with six wins. Barcelona have five wins, Ajax four, Manchester United and Inter Milan three each, and five teams have won it twice: Chelsea, Nottingham Forest, Juventus, Benfica. and “Porto”. Ten teams have won the title once: Manchester City, Aston Villa, Celtic, Borussia Dortmund, Hamburg, Feyenoord, PSV Eindhoven, Marseille, Red Star Belgrade and Steaua from Bucharest.
What are the latest odds?
Real Madrid 6/4
Bayern Munich5/2
Paris Seine -Germain5/2
Borussia and #xfeff;Borussia Dortmund8/1
Odds correct as of April 17
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