Bayern Munich and Arsenal secure first-leg wins in Champions League quarterfinals

On April 7, the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals took place with two matches. Bayern Munich defeated Real Madrid 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu, with goals from Luis Diaz and Harry Kane, while Kylian Mbappe scored for the hosts. Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Sporting Lisbon at the Jose Alvalade stadium, courtesy of a goal from Kai Havertz in stoppage time. These results provide both Bayern and Arsenal with a narrow lead heading into the return legs scheduled for April 15 at their respective home grounds. Additional quarter-final matches featuring Paris Saint-Germain against Liverpool and Barcelona versus Atletico Madrid are set for April 8. The tournament concludes with the final in Budapest on May 30, 2026. Data analytics suggest Arsenal and Bayern are among the top contenders for the title this season.