The Champions League quarterfinals continue this midweek with the second leg matches. Some teams faced significant deficits after the first legs. Borussia Dortmund defeated Barcelona 3-1 in the second leg, but Barcelona advanced 5-3 on aggregate. Aston Villa won their second leg against PSG 3-2, but PSG progressed 5-4 on aggregate. The first leg defeats proved too difficult to overcome for the home teams.
On Wednesday, Real Madrid will attempt a major comeback against Arsenal, while Inter Milan hosts Bayern Munich with a one-goal lead.
If aggregate scores are tied after regulation in the second leg, the game will go to 30 minutes of extra time. If still tied, penalty kicks will determine the winner.
Who will advance? Here are expert predictions.
Champions League Quarterfinals Predictions
| Matchup | James Benge | Roger Gonzalez | Francesco Porzio | Chuck Booth | Mike Goodman |
| Inter vs. Bayern Munich | 1-2 (Bayern advance on pens) | 1-1 | 1-1 | 2-1 | 1-1 |
| Real Madrid vs. Arsenal | 1-1 | 3-1 | 2-0 | 2-1 | 1-0 |
Inter vs. Bayern Munich
Player to watch: Harry Kane, Bayern Munich – Harry Kane is expected to secure major silverware soon, but Bayern`s investment in him was for Champions League success. He needs to be decisive in tight matches. Can he deliver on Wednesday? — James Benge
Man of the match: Yann Sommer, Inter – Yann Sommer was outstanding in the first leg in Munich, where Inter won 2-1, demonstrating his top-tier goalkeeping abilities. Inter needs his best performance to avoid defeat and secure a semifinal spot with a draw. — Francesco Porzio
Prediction: Inter 1, Bayern Munich 1 – Bayern faces a tough challenge to recover from their first-leg loss, especially with injuries. Inter, the previous Champions League finalists, are favored to advance. They could potentially face FC Barcelona in the semifinals, reminiscent of the 2009-10 season when Inter won the Treble under Jose Mourinho. — Francesco Porzio
Real Madrid vs. Arsenal
Player to watch: Jurrien Timber, Arsenal – While William Saliba received deserved praise for Arsenal`s strong defense in the first leg, Jurrien Timber’s contribution at right-back was equally vital. If Timber can again limit Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior`s influence, Real Madrid might struggle to overcome their three-goal deficit. — James Benge
Man of the match: Vinicius Jr, Real Madrid – Vinicius Jr. must perform at his peak for Real Madrid to have any chance of a comeback against Arsenal after their 3-0 first-leg defeat. Vinicius, likely to be part of a front three with Rodrygo and Kylian Mbappe, has already scored seven Champions League goals this season. However, a loss to Arsenal would be a significant career disappointment. — Francesco Porzio
Prediction: Real Madrid 2, Arsenal 0 – If any team can overturn a deficit against Arsenal, it`s Real Madrid. However, this time it’s a very difficult task for Carlo Ancelotti’s team, as they are dealing with injuries and key players in unfamiliar positions. But at the Santiago Bernabeu, with Real Madrid, anything is possible. — Francesco Porzio
Quarterfinal TV Schedule
All times U.S./Eastern
| TUESDAY, APRIL 15 | HOW TO WATCH |
| UEFA Champions League Today pre-match | Paramount+; CBS Sports Golazo Network from 1:45 p.m. |
| The Golazo Show | Paramount+ |
| Borussia Dortmund vs. Barcelona | Paramount+ |
| Aston Villa vs. PSG | Paramount+ |
| UEFA Champions League Today post-match | CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ |
| The Champions Club | CBS Sports Golazo Network, YouTube |
| Scoreline | CBS Sports Golazo Network |
| WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16 | HOW TO WATCH |
| UEFA Champions League Today pre-match | Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network |
| The Golazo Show | Paramount+ |
| Inter vs. Bayern Munich | Paramount+ |
| Real Madrid vs. Arsenal | Paramount+ |
| UEFA Champions League Today post-match | CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ |
| The Champions Club | CBS Sports Golazo Network, YouTube |
| Scoreline | CBS Sports Golazo Network |
