Enrique’s PSG was nowhere close to its best in the opening phase — finishing 11th — but crucially picked up steam as the competition progressed | Photo Credit: AP Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich are the last ones standing in the Champions League, whose expanded version has seen 32 teams get punched out of the ring in the season so far. Arsenal and Atletico are desperate to break the hoodoo — both clubs are considered giants of the European game, but the title has eluded them — and enjoy the lustre of the coveted silverware from close quarters. Reigning champ PSG is in no mood to allow the other contenders to snatch the trophy from it, while Bayern is steadfastly putting the pieces together to go the distance for the first time since 2019-20. Published – April 22, 2026 12:02 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Iran to restart domestic flights; charts phased airspace reopening Gen Z redraws workplace boundaries