The UEFA Champions League quarter-finals have concluded, with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Barcelona emerging victorious to secure their spots in the semi-finals.
Semi-Final Lineup
PSG vs Borussia Dortmund: The French side will face Dortmund in the semi-finals after overcoming Aston Villa 5-4 on aggregate in a thrilling quarter-final tie.
Barcelona vs Potential Opponent: Barcelona has already secured their spot in the semi-finals with a 5-3 aggregate win against Borussia Dortmund. Their potential opponents could be the winner of the Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich tie.
Upcoming Matches
Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich: The first leg has seen Inter Milan take a 2-1 lead, and the return fixture will determine which team progresses to the semi-finals.
Arsenal vs Real Madrid: Arsenal holds a commanding 3-0 lead over Real Madrid ahead of the return leg at the Bernabeu.
Semi-Final Schedule
First Legs: April 29-30
Return Fixtures: May 6-7
Final: May 31 at Allianz Arena in Munich
Potential Clasico Final
A Clasico final between Barcelona and Real Madrid is possible, as they are on opposite sides of the draw. Although they have never met in a Champions League final, their paths could cross in the upcoming stages.
England’s Extra Champions League Spot*
The Premier League has secured a fifth Champions League spot, with the top five teams qualifying for the next season’s competition. If Arsenal wins the Champions League but finishes outside the top five in the Premier League, and either Manchester United or Tottenham wins the Europa League, England could have seven teams participating in the Champions League.
Likely Additional Spots
-Italy or Spain: The second additional Champions League spot is likely to go to either Italy’s Serie A or Spain’s La Liga.
Germany: The Bundesliga still has an outside chance of securing an extra spot.
