In a message shared on X on the evening of Wednesday, April 15, 2026, President Kagame wrote: “Proud to see three #VisitRwanda partners qualifying for the UEFA Champions League semi-finals! The performances of Atletic Madrid, Arsenal and PSG have shown consistency, excellence and resolve, and we look forward to the games ahead!”
The three clubs—Atletico Madrid, Arsenal, and Paris Saint-Germain—all sponsor the Visit Rwanda brand and have advanced impressively to the last four of the competition.
Atletico Madrid secured their place after eliminating FC Barcelona with a 3-2 aggregate score. Arsenal progressed by narrowly defeating Sporting CP 1-0 on aggregate, while Paris Saint-Germain advanced after a dominant 4-0 aggregate victory over Liverpool FC.
In the semi-final matchups, Paris Saint-Germain will face Bayern Munich, while Arsenal will take on Atletico Madrid. The achievement highlights the growing global visibility of the Visit Rwanda brand through its partnerships with top European football clubs.