What can be expected from the draw for the quarter-finals of the 2022/23 Champions League?

There are eight teams participating in this round, including Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Benfica, AC Milan, Inter Milan, Manchester City, Napoli, and the defending champion, Real Madrid. Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Bayern Munich are the top three contenders for the 2022–23 Champions League title.

So, what interesting thing can happen in the quarterfinals of the 2022/23 Champions League?

"Civil wars"

UEFA's draw rules permit teams from the same country to compete against each other in the quarterfinals. Therefore, fans may witness a "civil war" between Premier League or Serie A clubs in this round.

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Chelsea - Manchester City

Chelsea could potentially face Manchester City in the quarterfinals of the Champions League this season.

Coach Graham Potter's team has shown signs of improvement with three consecutive victories in all competitions. However, Manchester City is the favorite to win the Champions League title and has won all three of its past matches against Chelsea this season.

Inter Milan-Napoli-AC Milan

With three representatives in the quarter-finals, Serie A is the most likely tournament to see a "civil war" when Inter Milan, Napoli, and AC Milan potentially clash.

Experts view Napoli as the most favored Italian team, but they will face a challenging match if they have to meet both Milan teams. In January, Inter defeated Napoli 1-0, breaking their unbeaten streak in Serie A.

Which team can stop Real Madrid and Bayern Munich?

Real Madrid remains a formidable challenge for any club in the quarterfinals. Coach Carlo Ancelotti's team has continued to demonstrate bravery in the Champions League. Among the teams in the quarter-finals, only Manchester City and Chelsea have defeated "Los Blancos" in the knockout rounds of the Champions League in the past decade.

Following PSG's defeat, Bayern Munich is also considered a leading contender for the Champions League title this season, along with Real Madrid and Manchester City. Coach Julian Nagelsmann has been displaying increasing maturity in the European arena, along with the ability to improvise tactically.

Does Benfica continue to show the spirit of "the dark horse"?

Benfica is the most underestimated team in the quarterfinals, but the Portuguese representative has demonstrated that they deserve to be the "dark horse" in the Champions League this season. Coach Roger Schmidt's team has displayed impressive performances since the beginning of the season, remaining unbeaten against PSG and Juventus. They will be a daunting challenge for any major club in the quarterfinals.

The quarter-finals of the Champions League will take place on April 11 and April 12, with the second legs on April 18 and April 19.

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