The UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg fixtures are poised to deliver thrilling football action as four top teams battle it out for a spot in the final in Munich later this month.
After the exciting first leg ties last week, the second leg games will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, with only two teams set to progress to the Champions League final on May 31.
Here are the matchups for the Champions League semi-final second leg:
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Tuesday:
Inter Milan vs Barcelona
Kick-off: 8:00 PM (San Siro)
The first leg ended in a 3-3 draw at Camp Nou, setting up a tense return leg at San Siro. Inter Milan head into the game after a 1-0 win over Verona in Serie A, sitting second in the league, just three points behind leaders Napoli. Barcelona, fresh off a 2-1 victory over Real Valladolid, sit atop La Liga, four points ahead of second-place Real Madrid.
Wednesday:
PSG vs Arsenal
Kick-off: 8:00 PM (Parc des Princes)
PSG took a 1-0 lead in the first leg at the Emirates, leaving Arsenal with a tough challenge to overcome in Paris. Both teams suffered defeats over the weekend—PSG losing 2-1 to Strasbourg in Ligue 1 and Arsenal falling to Bournemouth by the same scoreline in the Premier League. Arsenal will need a spectacular performance to stage a comeback, with Thomas Partey returning after a suspension for the first leg.
Expert Opinion:
Saheed Afolabi, a sports analyst at Clear TV, shared his thoughts on the semi-final second leg fixtures. He believes both matchups will be intense, predicting that Arsenal and Inter Milan will progress to the final.
Afolabi remarked:
“The first leg games were exciting, with PSG narrowly edging Arsenal and Inter Milan forcing Barcelona to a 3-3 draw in Spain. The second leg will be even more intense—Arsenal will have to beat PSG on their home turf, and Thomas Partey’s return will be crucial in providing a shield for Arsenal’s defence. On the other hand, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Gianluigi Donnarumma are in top form for PSG, making this match unpredictable.”
Regarding the Barcelona vs. Inter Milan tie, Afolabi noted the historical rivalry between the two clubs, but he believes Inter Milan will ultimately prevail:
“Barcelona will rely on the brilliance of Lamine Yamal, but the San Siro atmosphere will be daunting for him. Despite Barcelona’s quality, I think Inter Milan will progress.”
Prediction:
Afolabi forecasts that Arsenal and Inter Milan will secure spots in the final. It’s shaping up to be a dramatic conclusion to this year’s Champions League.
