UEFA Champions League Quarter Final Draw 2022: Four Teams That Are Primed To Make It To The Semi Final

 Finally, the much anticipated quarter final of this season's champions League is here. On Wednesday 16th March, Villarreal and Chelsea joined Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Atletico Madrid, Benfica and Real Madrid in making the last 8 teams to compete for the right to win this Season's most coveted trophy in Europe.

On Friday 18th March, football fans will learn which team will square up against the other in the quarter final, as current champions Chelsea will be keen to defend the title they won almost a year ago.

On the book, PSG along with Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Manchester City were the obvious teams expected to make it far, but PSG with all their big money signings were knocked out by the Dons of the Competition, Real Madrid. So, it is imperative to acclaim any of the big four of Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea as favourite to reach the last two. It is on this grounds that Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid are primed to reach the last four, along with Manchester City and Liverpool.

Why Atletico Madrid Can Reach The Last Four?

Against Manchester United, Atletico Madrid showed why they can't be write off. Though Manchester United cannot be considered a steam test for Diego Simeone's men, but the manner in which they contained the Competition's all time top scorer in Cristiano Ronaldo is worthy to note.

Should Atletico Madrid avoid Real Madrid and meet either Bayern Munich or Chelsea, consider them through.

Why Manchester City Can Reach The Last Four?

Manchester City deserved to lift Chelsea's last season's crown, and their is nothing likely to stop their striker-less team.

Against Sporting Lisbon's, they showed their mental resolve away from home, and though they drew blank against the Portuguese on home ground, expect the citizens to reach the semi final.

Why Real Madrid Can Reach The Last Four?

Since Cristiano Ronaldo's departure in 2018, Real Madrid are yet to advance past the quarter final. But this season has proven better, and their late heroics against the big money PSG are evident of what they are capable of doing.

Karim Benzema has taken well the mantle of leadership and have been prolific in front of goals. He is now a Ronaldo esque in the current Real Madrid, and you can expect him to lead Real Madrid to the last four.

Why Liverpool Can Reach The Last Four?

Exceptional and lethal are just two words to express this Jürgen Klopps side. They are poised for a quadruple after winning the Carabao Cup last month, remains in the FA Cup and just one point behind Manchester City in the premier League. They were ruthless against Inter Milan in their first leg which amounted to them advancing to this quarter final despite losing 1-0 at home in the second leg.

That particular is somewhat of a wake up call for the kops, who are out to ensure they make no errors and focus on their European conquest. Expect them to reach the semi final.

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