Champions League quarter-finals draw: When is it & who can Arsenal & Man City face

Matt Hobkinson
Champions League Trophy

Arsenal and Man City will find out their opponents for the Champions League quarter-finals when the draw gets underway on Friday, March 15.

The Gunners booked their place in the final eight with a 4-2 win on penalties (1-1 AET) over Porto on Tuesday, March 12.

The match did not go without controversy, however, as Porto manager Sergio Conceicao accused Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta of insulting his family during the game.

Man City, meanwhile, secured their quarter-final spot with a 6-2 aggregate win over FC Copenhagen.

Here is all you need to know ahead of the draw.

When is the Champions League quarter-finals draw?

The draw for the Champions League quarter-finals takes place on Friday, March 15 at 11am GMT, 4am PT and 7am ET.

Which teams are left in the competition?

Arsenal, Man City, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund and Atletico Madrid have cemented their place in the final eight.

Can Arsenal and Man City draw each other?

Yes, the two Premier League clubs can still be drawn against one other as there are no seedings or pots for the quarter-final draw.

The same applies for La Liga sides Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, as well as Bundesliga sides Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.

When will the Champions League quarter-finals take place?

The first legs of the quarter-finals will take place on April 9 and 10, with the second legs occurring on April 16 and 17.

About The Author

Matt Hobkinson is the Senior UK Sports Writer at Dexerto. Matt is a dedicated football and Formula 1 fan and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the sports. He has previously worked at PA Media, Manchester Evening News, Chronicle Live, Leeds Live and others covering the region's football clubs and sports stars. You can email him here: matt.hobkinson@dexerto.com