The quarterfinals of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League have concluded, with Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Milan, and Arsenal emerging as the final four contenders for the prestigious trophy.
The highly anticipated semi-final draw has set the stage for thrilling matchups, with Arsenal set to face Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona slated to meet Inter Milan.
The semi-final ties are scheduled to take place on April 29-30 and May 6-7, with the winners advancing to the final at Munich’s Allianz Arena on May 31, 2025.
Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, both chasing their first-ever Champions League title, secured their spots in the semi-finals with convincing wins.
Arsenal thrashed Real Madrid 5-1 on aggregate, marking their first semi-final appearance in 16 years. PSG, meanwhile, overcame Aston Villa to reach the last four.
Barcelona, seeking their first Champions League trophy in a decade, progressed despite a 2-1 loss to Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-final second leg.
The Catalan giants held a 5-3 aggregate lead, securing their spot in the semi-finals. Inter Milan edged out Bayern Munich in a closely contested tie, thanks to their 2-1 victory in the first leg. The second leg ended 2-2, with Harry Kane scoring for Bayern, but Inter’s aggregate lead proved sufficient.
The draw has set the stage for an intriguing semi-final lineup, with Arsenal facing PSG in a matchup between two teams seeking their maiden Champions League title. Barcelona and Inter Milan will clash in the other semi-final, with both teams vying for the coveted trophy.
The Champions League semi-finals promise to be intense, with a potential new winner set to be crowned. With two debutants in the last four, the competition is poised for an exciting conclusion.