Champions League Semifinals: Excitement in European Football!
With the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League concluded, the semifinal matchups have been determined.
According to reports, the second leg of the quarterfinals saw no comebacks, as the winners from the first leg advanced to the semifinals.
On Tuesday night, despite losing 3-1 to Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona advanced thanks to their 4-0 first-leg victory. Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain secured their spot in the semifinals after a thrilling 3-2 loss to Aston Villa, winning 5-3 on aggregate.
The second night followed a similar pattern. Arsenal, who had won the first leg 3-0, defeated Real Madrid 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu, reaching the Champions League semifinals after years of absence. Bayern Munich pressured Inter Milan but failed to complete a comeback, as Inter advanced 4-3 on aggregate after a 2-2 draw at San Siro.
The semifinal pairings are now set: Inter Milan will face Barcelona, while Arsenal will take on Paris Saint-Germain. The first legs will be played on April 29-30, with the return legs scheduled for May 6-7.
There will be little time for rest, as the first legs of the semifinals take place on April 29-30. Just a week later, the return legs will determine the finalists.