As the European season draws to a close, the UEFA Champions League 2024-2025 has defined its four semi-finalists: Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Arsenal and Inter Milan.
Each of these clubs managed to win their respective quarter-final series, marked by intense emotions, key goals and results that are already making history.
Arsenal
One of the biggest surprises of the Champions League was the elimination of defending champions Real Madrid at the hands of Arsenal.
The London side dominated the tie from the very first match, which ended 3-0 in their favor at the Emirates Stadium.
In the second leg, played at the mythical Santiago Bernabéu, the Gunners sealed their qualification with a 2-1 victory, leaving a 5-1 aggregate score.
Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli were key in the attack for Mikel Arteta’s team.
Barcelona
Barcelona, under Hansi Flick, has regained European prominence.
In the quarterfinals of the Champions League, they faced Borussia Dortmund.
The first leg in Germany was an offensive exhibition, ending 4-0 for the Culés.
Although Dortmund pressed in the second leg and won 3-1, the aggregate favored Barcelona 5-3.
This is the club’s first return to the semifinals since 2019, and it generates excitement among its fans, especially in the U.S. Hispanic community.
PSG
PSG faced surprising resistance from Aston Villa.
In the first leg in Birmingham, the Parisians won 4-1, but in the second leg the English almost achieved the feat by winning 4-5 on aggregate.
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However, Luis Enrique’s team remained calm and controlled the final minutes.
Kylian Mbappé, in his final season with the club before his departure for Real Madrid, was key in the series.
Inter
In another duel of Champions League giants, Inter Milan beat Bayern Munich.
They won 2-1 at the Allianz Arena and earned a 2-2 draw in the second leg at the San Siro.
Lautaro Martínez was decisive, scoring two goals in the series.
The Italian team is now looking to reach its first final since 2023, when it was also runner-up.
Confirmed dates
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The Champions League semifinal matches will be played in the following days:
First leg:
PSG vs. Arsenal: 29 April 2025
Barcelona vs. Inter Milan: 30 April 2025
Second leg:
Arsenal vs. PSG: May 6, 2025
Inter Milan vs. Barcelona: May 7, 2025
The grand final of the UEFA Champions League 2025 will be played on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.
The German stadium has already hosted the final in 2012 and will once again host the most important match in European club soccer.
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