LALIGA dominates Champions League quarter-finals with three clubs

FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atlético de Madrid lead the European charge into the final stages.

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FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atlético de Madrid have secured their spots in the Champions League quarter-finals, making LALIGA the most represented league in the tournament.

The Spanish league's dominance is reflected in having more clubs than England, Germany, France, and Portugal. This achievement continues a consistent record since the 2005/06 season, where at least one Spanish club has always reached this stage of the competition.
The upcoming draw features an all-Spanish clash between FC Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid, ensuring a local representative in the semi-finals. The first leg will be held at the Spotify Camp Nou on April 8th. Meanwhile, Real Madrid will face Bayern Munich, with the first match scheduled for April 7th at the Santiago Bernabéu.
According to the CIES Football Observatory, this success is driven by youth development. LALIGA leads the world in market value for academy-trained players, with all three quarter-finalists ranking among the global top ten for homegrown talent.