Kagame congratulates #VisitRwanda European clubs on Champions League success

Africa, Sports

KIGALI, Rwanda — 15 April 2026 (NPA) — Rwandan President Paul Kagame has congratulated three European football giants — Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Atlético de Madrid — on their qualification for the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League.

Kagame, whose government partners with the clubs through the #VisitRwanda tourism campaign, praised their performances in a series of posts on his X account on Wednesday. “Well done to #VisitRwanda partner Arsenal for qualifying for the UEFA Champions League semi-finals tonight! Look forward to cheering you on during the next stage,” he wrote. 

He also hailed Atlético de Madrid’s “impressive win” and PSG’s “strong performance and well-deserved result,” noting that all three clubs had shown “consistency, excellence and resolve.”

Atlético’s victory over Barcelona was particularly dramatic, with the visitors scoring within the first ten minutes. Entering the match with a 0–2 aggregate deficit, Barcelona’s hopes of progressing were further diminished after receiving another red card — their second in consecutive fixtures — leaving them exposed in the closing stages.

At the end of the quarter-final ties: Paris Saint-Germain (PSG): Advanced with a 4–0 aggregate victory over Liverpool. Atlético de Madrid: Advanced with a 3–2 aggregate victory over Barcelona. Bayern Munich: Advanced with a 6–4 aggregate victory over Real Madrid.

The first legs of the semi-final matches are scheduled for 28/29 April, with the return legs on 5/6 May 2026. The final will be held at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest on 30 May 2026.