{"id":42037,"date":"2025-04-07T12:28:18","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T18:28:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/?p=42037"},"modified":"2025-04-07T12:28:20","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T18:28:20","slug":"champions-league-2025-quarterfinals-first-leg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/en\/uefa-champions-league\/champions-league-2025-quarterfinals-first-leg\/","title":{"rendered":"Champions League Quarterfinals First Leg Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Champions League quarterfinal is kicking off with four great matchups, with the spotlight on the games starting in London and Munich.

In the English capital, Arsenal will host Real Madrid, while in Germany, Bayern will take on Inter\u2014four teams currently in the title race in their respective leagues.

On the other hand, La Liga leaders Barcelona will host a struggling Borussia Dortmund, who are coming off a poor run in the Bundesliga, while freshly crowned Ligue 1 champions PSG will welcome Aston Villa to Paris. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Champions League Quarterfinal: Arsenal vs. Real Madrid <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Arsenal 2.29<\/em><\/td> Real Madrid 3.44<\/em><\/td>Draw Offs<\/strong>: 3.4 <\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
When?<\/strong><\/td>Tuesday, April 8 at 3:00 pm ET, 2:00 pm CST, 1:00 pm MT, and noon PT<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where?<\/strong><\/td>Emirates Stadium <\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where Can I Watch It?<\/strong><\/td>ESPN<\/a>,\u00a0Paramount+\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0ViX<\/a><\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Arsenal is far from the top of the Premier League and suffered a setback this weekend with a draw against Everton,<\/strong> so their hopes are now firmly set on the Champions League. The good news is that Bukayo Saka has recovered, already played a few minutes, and scored a goal. However, they\u2019re missing key players such as Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, and Gabriel Magalh\u00e3es.

Their opponent, Real Madrid, is also second in their league, and this past weekend wasn\u2019t ideal for them either\u2014as they lost 2-1 at home to Valencia, falling further behind Barcelona.<\/strong> They struggled in the previous knockout round, advancing on penalties against Atl\u00e9tico Madrid, although we all know that the \u2018Merengues\u2019 are a tough team to beat in this competition. Both starting goalkeepers and Ferland Mendy are doubtful, while \u00c9der Milit\u00e3o and Dani Carvajal are injured, and Aur\u00e9lien Tchouam\u00e9ni is suspended.

Arsenal vs. Real Madrid Betting Pick: Arsenal <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Champions League Quarterfinal: Bayern vs. Inter <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Bayern 1.95<\/em><\/td>Inter 4.14<\/em><\/td>Draw Offs<\/strong>: 3.73<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
When?<\/strong><\/td>Tuesday, April 8 at 3:00 pm ET, 2:00 pm CST, 1:00 pm MT, and noon PT<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where?<\/strong><\/td>Allianz Arena <\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where Can I Watch It?<\/strong><\/td>Paramount+\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0ViX<\/a><\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Bayern M\u00fcnchen is close to reclaiming its throne in Germany, but the team is not at its best. They have two consecutive wins and had no trouble crushing Bayer Leverkusen in the round of 16 with a 5-0 aggregate score.<\/strong> One major challenge for coach Vincent Kompany is the injury list\u2014practically a hospital\u2014with Manuel Neuer, Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies, Dayot Upamecano, Kingsley Coman, and Hiroki Ito all out, plus a few others in doubt.

Inter is also leading the table in Italy, though the race for the Serie A title is much tighter. They\u2019re coming off a 2-2 draw with Parma after being up 0-2, marking their second consecutive draw following a 1-1 result against Milan in the Coppa Italia semifinals.<\/strong> Without a doubt, the injury to Denzel Dumfries is a big blow for the Italians, but they still boast a lethal attacking duo in Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Mart\u00ednez.

Bayern vs. Inter Betting Pick: Draw <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Champions League Quarterfinal: Barcelona vs. Dortmund <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Barcelona 1.38<\/em><\/td> Dortmund 7.95<\/em><\/td>Draw Offs<\/strong>: 5.79 <\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
When?<\/strong><\/td> <\/strong>Wednesday, April 9 at 3:00 pm ET, 2:00 pm CST, 1:00 pm MT, and noon PT<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where?<\/strong><\/td>Ol\u00edmpic Llu\u00eds Companys <\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where Can I Watch It?<\/strong><\/td>ESPN<\/a>,\u00a0Paramount+\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0ViX<\/a><\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Barcelona is chasing the treble and having a great season under Hansi Flick. Despite constant injuries, they\u2019ve built a strong team\u2014not particularly solid in defense, but with an explosive attack led by Lamine Yamal and Raphinha. They come off a 1-1 draw with Betis and are currently on a 22-match unbeaten run, winning 18 of those.<\/strong> These teams already faced each other in the group stage, with the Spaniards winning 3-2 away.

Dortmund\u2019s domestic season has been embarrassing in Germany, although they\u2019ve improved this year and are now closing in on European competition spots. However, they\u2019ve done well in the Champions League, reaching this stage after eliminating Sporting and Lille. They have two consecutive wins in the Bundesliga but will be without one of their key players, Marcel Sabitzer.

Barcelona vs. Dortmund Betting Pick: Barcelona <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Champions League Quarterfinal: PSG vs. Aston Villa <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
PSG 1.41<\/em><\/td> Aston Villa 8.15<\/em><\/td>Draw Offs<\/strong>: 5.22 <\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
When?<\/strong><\/td> <\/strong>Wednesday, April 9 at 3:00 pm ET, 2:00 pm CST, 1:00 pm MT, and noon PT<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where?<\/strong><\/td> Parc des Princes <\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where Can I Watch It?<\/strong><\/td>Paramount+\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0ViX<\/a><\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

PSG arrives more than motivated. They were crowned Ligue 1 champions this weekend with six matches to spare, are in the Coupe de France final, and pulled off what no one thought they could: eliminating Liverpool after beating them in England.<\/strong> Luis Enrique\u2019s team, no longer packed with big-name stars, is strong, and the arrival of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has given them a big boost.

The surprising Aston Villa, led by Unai Emery, have made it to the Champions League<\/a> quarterfinals. They had an easy path against Club Brugge in the previous round and come into this tie in their best form of the season, with seven straight wins.<\/strong> Ross Barkley and Leon Bailey are doubtful, but both are expected to be part of the squad. As visitors in this tournament edition, they\u2019ve recorded two wins and two losses.

PSG vs. Aston Villa Betting Pick: PSG <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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