[CL QF 1st Leg] All 4 Match Results Roundup | Bayern & Atletico Win Away, Arsenal Score Last-Gasp Goal
A complete roundup of all 4 first-leg quarterfinal matches in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. Covering lineups, scores, scorers, and yellow cards, plus a detailed breakdown of what each team needs in the 2nd leg to advance.
Starting Lineups
The 2025-26 UEFA Champions League (CL) quarter-final 1st legs took place on April 7 and 8. The clashes between Europe's top clubs all delivered compelling action. This article summarizes the starting lineups, scores, goalscorers, and card information for all four matches, and provides a full breakdown of the 2nd leg qualification scenarios ahead of the ties on April 14 and 15.
sports_soccer Match 1: Sporting CP 0-1 Arsenal
Tuesday, April 7 | Estádio José Alvalade (Lisbon)
Team Overview
| Sporting CP | Arsenal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Portugal | England |
| Manager | Rui Borges | Mikel Arteta |
| League Position | Primeira Liga – 1st | Premier League – 2nd |
Starting Lineups
Sporting CP (4-2-3-1)
Rui Silva; Fresneda, Diomande, Inácio, Araújo; Morita, Simões; Catamo, Trincão, Pote; L. Suárez
Arsenal (4-3-3)
Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Ødegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Madueke, Gyökeres, Trossard
Score & Goalscorers
| Time | Team | Goalscorer |
|---|---|---|
| 90+1' | Arsenal | Kai Havertz |
_Kai Havertz – a dramatic winning goal in added time (photo: CC BY-SA 4.0)_
Havertz reacted to a pass from Martinelli to score a priceless goal in the first minute of second-half stoppage time. Zubimendi had a goal ruled out by VAR for offside, making Havertz's late strike all the more dramatic in what had been a tightly locked contest.
Cards
| Time | Player | Team | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31' | Morita | Sporting | arrow_forward Yellow Card |
sports_soccer Match 2: Real Madrid 1-2 Bayern Munich
Tuesday, April 7 | Santiago Bernabéu (Madrid)
Team Overview
| Real Madrid | Bayern Munich | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Germany |
| Manager | Carlo Ancelotti | Vincent Kompany |
| CL Titles | 15 (most ever) | 6 |
Starting Lineups
Real Madrid (4-4-2)
Lunin; Alexander-Arnold, Rüdiger, Haisen, Carreras; Valverde, Pitalci, Tchouaméni, Güler; Vinicius Jr., Mbappé
Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1)
Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Stanišić; Kimmich, Pavlović; Olise, Gnabry, Díaz; Kane
Score & Goalscorers
| Time | Team | Goalscorer |
|---|---|---|
| 41' | Bayern | Luis Díaz |
| 46' | Bayern | Harry Kane |
| 74' | Real Madrid | Kylian Mbappé |
Kane, returning from injury, got on the scoresheet almost immediately, and combined with Díaz's opener to give Bayern a 2-1 victory at the Bernabéu. Mbappé pulled one back for Real, but it was a painful home defeat for the Spanish giants.
Cards
| Time | Player | Team | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36' | Tchouaméni | Real Madrid | arrow_forward Yellow Card |
| 71' | Tah | Bayern | arrow_forward Yellow Card |
| 77' | Díaz | Bayern | arrow_forward Yellow Card |
| 82' | Neuer | Bayern | arrow_forward Yellow Card |
| 86' | Musiala | Bayern | arrow_forward Yellow Card |
Bayern received four yellow cards, so accumulated bookings will need to be watched carefully in the 2nd leg.
sports_soccer Match 3: Barcelona 0-2 Atlético Madrid
Wednesday, April 8 | Spotify Camp Nou (Barcelona) | Attendance: 59,522
Team Overview
| Barcelona | Atlético Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Manager | Hansi Flick | Diego Simeone |
| Note | Had gone 25 Camp Nou matches unbeaten vs Atlético | First Camp Nou win in 20 years |
Starting Lineups
Barcelona (4-2-3-1)
J. García; Koundé, Cubarsí, Martín, Cancelo; E. García, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Rashford; Lewandowski
Atlético (4-3-3)
Musso; Molina, Le Normand, Hantzko, Ruggeri; Koke, Llorente; G. Simeone, Lookman, Griezmann; Álvarez
Score & Goalscorers
| Time | Team | Goalscorer |
|---|---|---|
| 45' | Atlético | Julián Álvarez (FK) |
| 70' | Atlético | Alexander Sørloth (substitute) |
The turning point of the match was Cubarsí's red card in the 44th minute — shown for denying Giuliano Simeone a clear goalscoring opportunity. Álvarez immediately punished ten-man Barcelona with a beautifully curled free kick, and Sørloth added a second in the second half as Atlético claimed their first Camp Nou win in 20 years.
Cards
| Time | Player | Team | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44' | Cubarsí | Barcelona | local_fire_department Red Card |
sports_soccer Match 4: Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 Liverpool
Wednesday, April 8 | Parc des Princes (Paris) | Attendance: 47,511
Team Overview
| Paris Saint-Germain | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | England |
| Manager | Luis Enrique | Arne Slot |
| Note | Dominant 74% possession | 0 shots on target |
Starting Lineups
PSG (4-3-3)
Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, Neves; Doué, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia
Liverpool (3-5-2)
Mamardashvili; Konaté, Van Dijk, Gomez; Frimpong, Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Tsimikas; Wirtz, Ekitike
Score & Goalscorers
| Time | Team | Goalscorer |
|---|---|---|
| 11' | PSG | Désiré Doué |
| 65' | PSG | Khvicha Kvaratskhelia |
PSG completely dominated the match — 74% possession, 18 shots (6 on target) — while Liverpool failed to register a single shot on target, making for a thoroughly one-sided contest. Dembélé also squandered three clear-cut chances, meaning the scoreline actually flattered Liverpool.
Cards
| Time | Player | Team | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st half | Gomez | Liverpool | arrow_forward Yellow Card |
| 31' | Mac Allister | Liverpool | arrow_forward Yellow Card |
star 2nd Leg Qualification Scenarios & Outlook
Since the 2021-22 season, the CL has abolished the away goals rule. If the aggregate score is level after two legs, the tie will go to extra time, and if still level, to a penalty shootout.
Tuesday, April 15 – Arsenal vs Sporting CP
1st Leg Result: Sporting 0-1 Arsenal
| Sporting CP qualification scenarios |
|---|
| Win by 2+ goals at the Emirates (e.g. 0-2) to advance |
| Win by 1 goal (e.g. 0-1) sends the tie to extra time |
info Difficulty: Extremely tough for Sporting. Arsenal went through the league phase unbeaten and their defensive record at the Emirates is formidable. Scoring two away goals will be a monumental task for Sporting. Arsenal are heavy favourites to reach the semi-finals.
Tuesday, April 15 – Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid
1st Leg Result: Real Madrid 1-2 Bayern
| Real Madrid qualification scenarios |
|---|
| Win by 2+ goals at Allianz Arena (e.g. 2-0) to advance |
| Win by 1 goal (e.g. 1-0 / 2-1 etc.) sends the tie to extra time |
| Note: a 2-1 win makes the aggregate 3-3, leading to extra time |
info Difficulty: Very tough for Real Madrid, but history suggests it's possible. Bayern's home advantage plus their one-goal lead is a significant edge. However, Real have beaten Bayern in 4 of their last 5 two-legged ties, and carry the famous "CL comeback DNA". Bayern's four yellow cards and the threat of suspensions are also a factor to watch. This is undoubtedly the most enthralling fixture of the round.
Monday, April 14 – Atlético Madrid vs Barcelona
1st Leg Result: Barcelona 0-2 Atlético
| Barcelona qualification scenarios |
|---|
| Win by 3+ goals at the Metropolitano (e.g. 0-3) to advance |
| Win by 2 goals (e.g. 0-2) sends the tie to extra time |
info Difficulty: Near-impossible for Barcelona. Simeone's Atlético boast a fortress-like home defence. Overturning a two-goal deficit at the Metropolitano is realistically an enormous ask — made even harder by Cubarsí's suspension leaving their centre-back options thin. Atlético's place in the semi-finals looks all but secured.
Monday, April 14 – Liverpool vs PSG
1st Leg Result: PSG 2-0 Liverpool
| Liverpool qualification scenarios |
|---|
| Win by 3+ goals at Anfield (e.g. 3-0) to advance |
| Win by 2 goals (e.g. 2-0) sends the tie to extra time |
info Difficulty: Very tough for Liverpool, but the "Anfield Night" factor gives hope. In the 2018-19 season, Liverpool famously overturned a 0-3 deficit against Barcelona with a legendary 4-0 win at Anfield. However, given that Liverpool failed to muster a single shot on target in the 1st leg, repeating that miracle is far from straightforward. Manager Slot's tactical adjustments will be crucial.
calendar_month 2nd Leg Schedule
| Date | Home | Away | 1st Leg Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 4/14 | Atlético Madrid | Barcelona | 2-0 |
| Mon 4/14 | Liverpool | PSG | 0-2 |
| Tue 4/15 | Arsenal | Sporting CP | 1-0 |
| Tue 4/15 | Bayern Munich | Real Madrid | 2-1 |
All matches kick off at 21:00 CET (04:00 JST the following day).
_The information in this article is based on reports from the UEFA official website, ESPN, and other sources. Results will be added after the 2nd legs are concluded._