Champions League 2026 Semifinals Set: PSG with Zabarnyi to Face Bayern, Atletico Meets Arsenal

2026 Champions League Semifinal Matchups

According to Главком: The 2026 UEFA Champions League semifinals will see French club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), featuring Ukrainian defender Illia Zabarnyi, take on German giants Bayern Munich. The first leg between PSG and Bayern is scheduled for April 28, 2026, in Paris, with the return leg set for May 6, 2026, in Munich. These fixtures represent a classic clash between two of Europe's most ambitious and financially powerful clubs.

Bayern Munich secured their semifinal spot by defeating Real Madrid in the quarterfinals, winning the second leg 4-3 after a 2-1 victory in the first leg. PSG advanced by overcoming England's Liverpool, winning both legs of their tie with an identical 2-0 scoreline.

In the other semifinal, Spain's Atletico Madrid will face England's Arsenal. Atletico progressed by defeating Barcelona on aggregate (2-0, 1-2), while Arsenal edged past Portugal's Sporting CP (1-0, 0-0). The first leg between Atletico and Arsenal will be played on April 29, 2026, in Madrid, with the return leg in London on May 5, 2026. The 2026 Champions League final is scheduled for May 30, 2026, in Budapest.

2026 Ukrainian Cup Semifinals

Separately, the semifinals of the 2026 Ukrainian Cup are also set to take place. This year's competition features 68 teams, including 21 amateur clubs. The four semifinalists are:

• Dynamo (Kyiv)
• Metalist 1925 (Kharkiv)
• Bukovyna (Chernivtsi)
• Chernihiv (Chernihiv)

The first semifinal, between Bukovyna and Dynamo, will be held on April 21, 2026, at the R. Shukhevych Stadium in Ternopil at 18:00. The other semifinal, pitting Metalist 1925 against Chernihiv, will take place on April 22, 2026, at the Polissia Stadium in Zhytomyr at 18:00. Ukrainian Cup semifinals are single-match affairs; if tied after regular time, the match proceeds directly to a penalty shootout.

The 2026 Champions League semifinals promise high drama, featuring elite clubs like PSG and Bayern with vast European experience. Meanwhile, the staging of the Ukrainian Cup semifinals highlights the resilience of football in Ukraine, where clubs like Dynamo and Metalist 1925 continue to compete for domestic honors.

These events underscore football's significance both on the elite European stage and within Ukraine, where it remains a vital part of the nation's sporting culture.

As the excitement builds for the UEFA Champions League semifinals, fans of Ukrainian football can also look forward to the upcoming Ukrainian Cup semifinals, featuring four competitive teams vying for a place in the final. This year's tournament promises thrilling matchups, showcasing the rising talent in Ukrainian football.