The UEFA Champions League 2024/25 is in its final stages. Arsenal will play Paris Saint-Germain, and Barcelona will face Inter Milan in the semi-finals. The first matches are on April 29, and these games will decide who makes it to the final in Munich.
SEMI-FINAL MATCHES SET
The semi-final schedule is out: Arsenal will host PSG on Tuesday, April 29 at the Emirates Stadium. Barcelona will play against Inter at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on Wednesday, April 30. The second matches will be on Tuesday, May 6, with Inter hosting Barcelona. On Wednesday, May 7, PSG will face Arsenal at Parc des Princes. All matches start at 21:00 local time. Teams play two games, and the one with more goals advances to the final on May 31 at Allianz Arena, Munich.
HOW THE TEAMS GOT HERE
Arsenal have been strong this season, undefeated in their first five games with 10 wins out of 12, including beating Real Madrid in the quarter-finals. They’ve allowed only 7 goals and beat PSG 2-0 earlier in the competition. PSG started slowly but improved, beating Aston Villa 5-4 in the last round. Barcelona have the best attack with 37 goals, defeating Borussia Dortmund in the quarters. Inter reached the semis by winning 4-3 against Bayern Munich and have allowed only five goals, the fewest in the competition.
WHAT’S AHEAD
These semi-final clashes are full of excitement and history. Arsenal and PSG want their first Champions League title, while Barcelona aim for a sixth, and Inter a fourth. In their home leagues, Arsenal lead the Premier League but face challenges from Manchester City and Liverpool. PSG already won Ligue 1. Barcelona are fighting for La Liga with Real Madrid, and Inter dominate Serie A but face competition from AC Milan. After the first-leg matches, teams go back to local games before returning to decide the second legs on May 6 and 7. The journey to Munich continues, and soon, only two teams will be left standing.
