The top soccer events of April 2025
April traditionally becomes one of the busiest months in the soccer calendar. Club tournaments come to the finish line, and fans are looking forward to the decisive matches that can affect the fate of championships, cups and international competitions. In this article we take a look at the key soccer events of April 2025.
UEFA Champions League: the battle for the semifinals
The Champions League is Europe's premier club competition and there will be quarterfinal matches in April to determine the participants in the semifinals.
- First Matches: April 8 and 9.
- Return Matches: April 15 and 16.
Among the most anticipated matches of this stage are the meeting between Arsenal and Real Madrid, as well as the clash between Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund. These teams always demonstrate spectacular soccer, and at stake is the entry into the top four of the strongest clubs in Europe.
Russian Cup: final stage
In Russian soccer, April will be the month of the Russian Cup semi-finals. This tournament traditionally attracts the attention of fans, as the winner receives not only the prestigious trophy, but also a ticket to the European Cup.
- ½ of the RPL Pathway Final:
- First matches: March 11-13
- Return matches: April 15-17
- ½ final of the Pathways of the Regions:
- First matches: April 15-17
- Return matches: April 29 - May 1
The final matches of the Cup of Russia will be held in May, and the superfinal is scheduled for June 1.
Russian Football Championship (RPL): decisive rounds
In the Russian Premier League (RPL) the battle for the championship, European Cup places and survival in the elite division will unfold. In April, there will be key matches that can affect the teams' position in the table.
- April 20:
- 14:00 - CSKA vs Krylya Sovetov
- 14:00 - "Fakel" vs "Rostov"
- 16:30 - Zenit vs Khimki
- 19:30 - Dynamo vs Rubin
The match between Zenit and Khimki will be particularly interesting, as the St. Petersburg side look to defend their Russian title.
English Premier League: a tense struggle in the APL
The English Premier League (APL) is one of the most popular championships in the world, and April will see some landmark matches.
- April 3, 8 p.m: Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur London derby
- April 6, 4:30 p.m: Manchester United vs. Manchester City derby
These duels can affect the distribution of places in the top-4 of APL and the fight for the championship.
FA Cup: the final is approaching
The FA Cup is the oldest soccer tournament in the world, and in April the finalists will be determined. The final match will take place on May 17 at Wembley Stadium, and in April we will see the semi-final matches at the same stadium.
South American tournaments: Libertadores Cup and Sudamericana Cup
The group stage matches of South America's two biggest club tournaments continue in April:
- Libertadores Cup: the group stage lasts from March to May.
- Sudamericana Cup: starts April 1 and runs through the end of May.
European championships: fight for titles
In addition to the Champions League and national cups, the fates of Europe's top-five league championships are decided in April:
- Spanish La Liga: "Real Madrid and Barcelona are in a battle for the title.
- Italian Serie A: "Inter, Juventus and AC Milan are fighting for the Scudetto.
- German Bundesliga: "Bayern" is traditionally the favorite, but "Bayer" and "Borussia Dortmund" impose competition.
Conclusion
April 2025 promises to be a busy month for soccer fans. From the decisive matches of the Champions League to the tense struggle in the national championships, this month will offer a lot of spectacular matches. Follow the soccer events and cheer for your favorite teams!
